LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is amending the rules of practice in patent cases by creating a separate space for individuals with educational backgrounds in design-related disciplines to qualify to practice before the USPTO in the limited capacity of design patent application proceedings.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 1, 2024

An ever-increasing volume of lawsuits involving the NCAA highlights the list of sports and betting cases to watch in 2024, including battles over athletes' right to compensation for their name, image and likeness and their fight to collectively bargain and be designated as employees.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

Always on the move to attend the latest events What's new in terms of events and opportunities in the IP field? There will also be workshops on artificial intelligence, trade secrets, co-branding, copyright in IP enforcement and amicus curiae briefs (as well as a whole range of other topics!). Happy week to all our readers!

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

On February 5, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) held its en banc oral argument to reconsider the obviousness test for design patents. Listening to the argument, it became instantly clear that the designer’s voice was missing from the arguments of both parties.

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Managing IP

JANUARY 19, 2024

The ceremonies for the 19th annual Managing IP Awards programme will be hosted in London and New York City in April

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Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced that effective January 1, 2024, most official fees will be increasing by 25%. Canada remains an important jurisdiction in North America for IP filings and is further reinforced by rapid population growth, surpassing the 40 million mark in 2023.

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

On 21 July 2022, Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) approved the convening of diplomatic conferences on designs and genetic resources, no later than 2024. Diplomatic conferences are negotiating rounds where multilateral treaties are adopted or revised.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 26, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) introduced amendments to fee schedules set out in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations, and Copyright Regulations and will take effect by January 1, 2024. as of January 1, 2024. to $555.00 to $225.00 Her bio can be viewed here.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

UPDATED 3/04/2024 On March 1, 2024, a lower Alabama federal court held that the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires certain businesses to file a BOI Report with FinCEN that includes information about their beneficial owners, is unconstitutional. Jeanne Vance (Shareholder) Jeff Pietsch (Shareholder) Anders L.

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The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

Trier, Germany The Katfriends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy organizing and running IP courses. The European Patent Litigation Certificate (EPLC) is designed specifically for European patent attorneys in light of the particular needs of the profession.

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SpicyIP

APRIL 24, 2024

The last date to apply is June 3, 2024. It is being jointly offered by the National Law University Delhi (NLUD), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM – Indian IP Office). please visit [link]

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Already in Alicante ready to get a tan discuss all things IP The IPKat has learned that the ever-popular IP Case-Law Conference organized and hosted by the EUIPO Boards of Appeal is returning for the fifth time to Alicante and online on 29 and 30 April 2024.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On February 22, 2024, Artiva announced that the FDA has granted Fast Track designation to Artiva’s AlloNK (AB-101) for the treatment of lupus nephritis in combination with rituximab or obinutuzumab. Fred Aslan, M.D.,

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6, aligning it with the 12th edition, version 2024, of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IP Australia has published a draft of its four-yearly Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) , which outlines proposed fee changes that would take effect from October 2024. It is also taking the opportunity to review the hearing costs that may be awarded for Patents, Trade Marks and Designs.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Here’s what Hans writes: Horological IP and the customization of watches by Hans Eriksson The world of high-end watchmaking is a good case study for the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet hold rich trade mark and design portfolios and enforce their rights vigorously.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 4, 2024

UPDATED 3/04/2024 On March 1, 2024, a lower Alabama federal court held that the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires certain businesses to file a BOI Report with FinCEN that includes information about their beneficial owners, is unconstitutional. Jeanne Vance (Shareholder) Jeff Pietsch (Shareholder) Anders L.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

Check out the latest IP events, news, and opportunities! Events LESI 2024. The Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) annual conference will be held from 28 to 30 April 2024 in Madrid, Spain. 5 th IP Case Law Conference. Lecture ‘The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on IP Law in the World of Fashion’.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

While those of us in the northern hemisphere are becoming grumpier with the shorter days , there is still reason for cheer: this past week has brought an abundance of IP news and opportunities for readers. By early 2024, CLIP will be accessible in six languages. The event is taking place at 5pm on Monday 11 December 2013.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Emma is a fashion designer and founder of denim company, Good American. In IPO’s free, online, easy to use toolkit there are resources designed to help businesses identify their IP and understand how to protect, manage it and even license it to scale up their product. A design worth registering?

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

The session considered the more traditional "AGRI GI" regime (which will be updated when the new Regulation (EU) No 2024/1143 enters into force) and the new Craft GI instrument alongside pivotal topics like the interplay between GIs and EU certification and collective marks, together with the third-country dimension to GIs.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Upcoming Changes in Korean Patent Law for 2024 by John DeStefano Understanding the 2024 Korean Patent Law Amendments As champions of innovation and protectors of intellectual property, it is vital for us to stay informed about the most recent developments in patent law worldwide.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 26, 2024

Image from here An End to IP Attorneys Association’s Struggle with the Trade Mark Registry’s Portal? Consequently, as recorded in the recent order dated March 22 the Joint Controller of Patents & Designs, Head of Office, IT Office (CGPDTM), Ms. Controller (Patents & Designs) appeared before the Court.

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The IPKat

MAY 27, 2024

If you were too busy last week to keep up with the IP news, here's the summary of what you missed. The deadline for applying to be a GuestKat and InternKat is Friday, 14 June 2024 (midnight GMT). Successful candidates will start in July 2024. Looking at new opportunities. Image from Pixabay. Details here.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 23, 2024

Various IP experts (academics, legal practitioners, in-house counsels, and public-policy analysts) in India have contributed to the development of the course. The course will also contain topics that involve the interface of IP with areas such as human rights, free speech and competition law.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 12, 2024

text of decision in Global Brand v Rae Dunn Design, 23-CV-1644 (DEH) January 9, 2024 Here, while defendant’s own mark prominently appeared alongside plaintiff’s mark on its packaging, whether this was fair use could not be determined at the 12b6 stage.

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CoCal IP Law Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

Recent Developments at the European Patent Office and an Update on Design and Trademark Protection in the United Kingdom Please join us Monday, April 22, 2024 at noon where we welcome guest speaker John Kensett from the Dolleymores firm in the United Kingdom.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

Here is TechieKat’s report on session #4 “IP Code-Breaking in the Era of AI Advancements” , which discusses the challenges digital transformation brings with artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse. Hugh O’Neill (Head of Legal Practice Service at EUIPO) discussed Topic 1: IP in NFTs and Cryptocurrencies – On the origin of the ”specie”.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

GM Global Technology to rule on the issue of whether the current test for determining obviousness of design patents, i.e., the Rosen/Durling Standard, is proper in view of the Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR v. Under the current Standard, the range of applicable prior art combinations in design cases is limited. 2d at 391).

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

On 11 April 2024, there will be also the official launch event in Brussels during a conference on the AI Act. As the designated domain name for the island, ".ai" The WIPO – CIPPM Summer School programme will take place virtually (via Zoom) over a period of two weeks, from 6th to 17th May 2024. For more information click here.

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IP Close Up

MARCH 19, 2024

The 2024 Intellectual Property Summit will be available to livestream for free in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere, it was announced by the Center for Continue reading

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The IPKat team continues to read and review as many brilliant IP books as possible, of which there are many, for the Kat community. This annual occasion, now in its sixth year, allows the IPKat community to celebrate and congratulate those who have contributed to the IP literature. Rules of Voting Only ONE vote per person.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Here is our recap of last week’s top IP developments. Case Summaries Hmd Mobile India Private Limited vs Mr Rajan Aggarwal & Anr on 9 February, 2024 (Delhi HC) image from here The Plaintiff had filed a petition under Section 50 of the Copyright Act, 1957 for expunging the copyright registration against the Defendant.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

This Kat closes the reporting on the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference, hosted in Alicante by the EUIPO Boards of Appeal (BoA). The last session of the conference dwelled upon soft law instruments at the disposal of intellectual property (IP) offices and courts to achieve high-quality decisions.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 23, 2024

The winner is: EU Trade Mark Law and Product Protection: A Comparative Analysis of Trade Mark Functionality (Routledge) by Lavinia Brancusi Best Book on Design Law The nominations were: • Australian Design Law and Practice, by Tyrone Berger. Concise European Design Law, by Verena von Bomhard and Alexander von Mühlendahl.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 24, 2023

1] LKQ, an auto parts repair vendor for GM, successfully petitioned for inter partes review of GM’s design patent for a front fender design, [2] arguing it was anticipated by a prior art reference (Lain) and obvious over Lian alone or in combination with a brochure for the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. Operations LLC. [1]

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, in line with our annual tradition, we take stock of the top IP developments that occurred this year. The decisions in the second category, i.e., Top 10 IP Cases/Judgements (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) reflect those that we thought showed a fair bit of jurisprudential rigour and/or legal lucidity. Nataraj, Ms.

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