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Japan Supreme Court takes baby chair case to clarify applied art copyright protection
Japan’s Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the design of the widely recognized Tripp Trapp infant chair can qualify for copyright protection. The case could... (more story)
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Nvidia prevails over ParTec at UPC; appeal to target newer AI chips
Nvidia has defeated a claim at the Unified Patent Court, with judges finding its AI systems did not infringe ParTec’s patent, according to a decision seen by MLex. ... (more story)
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Chinese courts emerge as key global venue for SEP disputes, lawyer says
As Chinese companies expand overseas and the country’s economy continues to grow, China has become an increasingly influential legal forum for resolving disputes ov... (more story)
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Google secured dismissal Monday of consolidated US patent litigation by Valtrus Innovations in a decision that underscores growing judicial skepticism of the division of ownership and enforcement rights. The p... (more story)
The US Chamber of Commerce’s annual IP index report warns that multiple major countries are taking a step back on IP rights, including by pursuing increased regulation. Separately, USPTO Director John Squires ... (more story)
Lufthansa’s appeal of a UK High court ruling which determined damages for Panasonic’s and Astronic’s infringement of Lufthansa’s patent for supplying electricity for airplane passengers to charge their devices... (more story)
A Japanese court rejected a damages claim against Amazon Japan over allegedly copied product photos used by a third-party seller, holding that a marketplace operator isn’t liable for copyright infringement if ... (more story)
China is aiming to establish a system for the proper use of artificial intelligence training data under its new five-year plan, part of a broader push to expand data resources and advance the country's digital development.
Surging counterfeit trade demands stronger global cooperation, with experts at a recent conference in India calling for an international legal framework to enforce cross-border court orders. Digital platforms ... (more story)
Japan’s Supreme Court has agreed to review whether the design of the widely recognized Tripp Trapp infant chair can qualify for copyright protection. The case could clarify how Japanese law treats artistic exp... (more story)
Asda’s victory over Nador Cott Protection in the UK High Court over Tang Gold oranges marks the first ruling of its kind in the UK, lending judicial weight to what were previously non-binding guidelines. The c... (more story)
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The Unified Patent Court ruled that it cannot hear infringement claims relating to non-UPC patent rights when jurisdiction is based on the “place of harm” rule, appeal judges ruled in favor of OpenAI, Adobe an... (more story)
Last week’s changes to design patent eligibility in the US, such as the eligibility of projected and virtual designs, follow in the footsteps of broader reforms in the EU, but critics of the US changes say the... (more story)
On the heels of recent decisions upholding his near-total discretion over America Invents Act patent challenges, US Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires on Wednesday singled out the domestic footp... (more story)
Japan’s copyright policymakers are moving to introduce a new payment right that would require businesses to pay performers and record producers when recorded music is played or relayed as background music in p... (more story)
Action before the newly formed Texas Business Court is picking up, and on the heels of a broad affirmation of its jurisdiction over cases relating to intellectual property in February, a trade secret ruling la... (more story)
If a court-ordered restructuring of the Brazil Patent and Trademark Office successfully speeds examination there, Brazil’s attractiveness as a legal forum for patent enforcement stands to grow.
Brazil’s antitrust authority is turning up the pressure on Ericsson and Motorola, demanding detailed explanations for their global litigation tactics in a long‑running 5G patent dispute that the companies had ... (more story)
California Republican Representative Darrell Issa’s announcement that he will not seek reelection this year is set to deprive IP reform advocates of any strong champion in the House, with few members likely to... (more story)