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Nirvana and Marc Jacobs settle dispute; GSK obtains restraining order; HP barred from using WEX – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at the US Fifth Circuit ordering a retrial of Gibson vs Dean Guitars, Skims topping a list of the most popular celebrity clothing brands, and much more.

12 July 2024

DC Circuit decision brings copyright infringement exemptions before the courts

Copyright owners will be able to challenge DMCA exemptions, although overturning them will still be difficult, says expert.

10 July 2024

Supreme Court ruling to end Chevron deference may bring USPTO Lanham Act interpretations before courts

Challenges to USPTO decisions will likely increase after a new Supreme Court ruling; however, deference-based arguments can still be made, practitioners explain.

05 July 2024

Meet the IP Hall of Fame inductees of 2024 – Shira Perlmutter

AI is posing many challenges but we are finding ways to overcome them, says US Copyright Office director Shira Perlmutter.

05 July 2024

“A lawyer’s worst nightmare” – attorney voices horror after falling victim to trademark impersonation scam

In a stark warning to the legal community, trademark attorneys are urged to take measures to reduce the risk of impersonation by scammers.

04 July 2024

Starbucks sues marijuana seller; Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams sued; Six Flags rides to the metaverse – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at electric vehicle firms reaching an agreement on the LUCID GRAVITY mark, Shoppedia pledging “no more counterfeits”, and much more. 

02 July 2024

Serious concerns, delays, mismanagement – USPTO responds to scathing report on data breach

The US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General has published a report into the USPTO’s “mismanagement” in safeguarding sensitive data.

01 July 2024

Microsoft and OpenAI sued; massive Hong Kong seizure; Anaqua launches AI-powered IP management platform – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at ECTA announcing that its next Annual Conference will be in Berlin, East IP expanding, and much more.

28 June 2024

Filings decline at CIPO, while most of Europe and North America sees growth

WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major North American and European registers. 

25 June 2024

US Supreme Court to hear real estate trademark dispute; counterfeit airbag warning; Clarivate unveils IP Collaboration Hub – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at major record labels taking on AI tool Udio in a US class-action suit, Fovea IP and Obviously expanding on their partnership, and much more.

25 June 2024

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