Legal Updates - Page 4
All museums should follow the British Museum’s lead in digitising collections
Digital cataloguing can help identify and return stolen artefacts, as well as potentially reduce theft, writes Pinsent Masons lawyer Oliver Tapper
European Court of Justice upholds validity of Lego brick’s registered design
Decision in favour of Danish toy maker welcomed as “great news” for designers of functional products
Natasha Harrison's disputes forecast 2024: sponsors, restructuring and fraud take centre stage
The volume of corporate disputes is unlikely to subside in the year ahead, writes the founder of Pallas Partners
UPC dismisses attempts by Mathys & Squire and Bristows to intervene in public access appeal
Court rules specialist IP firms lack “legal interest” in transparency test case involving Ocado and Autostore
US appeals court sides with Apple in dispute with Masimo over medtech in watches
Ruling comes as Apple also fights potential International Trade Commission import ban of watches for infringing other Masimo patents
Fashion and AI – a romance that can’t be faked
DLA Piper’s Kurt Davies explains why the fashion industry should be thinking about an ethical and principles-based approach to AI use, especially in the EU
High Court strikes out innovative attempt to bring securities litigation class action
Lorraine Lanceley and Elaina Bailes of Stewarts look at a recent judgment of the Commercial Court with implications for financial litigators representing claimants and defendants
Emotional Perception case shakes up the status-quo in AI patentability
High Court ruling on the patentability of AI machines prompts UKIPO to revise its guidelines on AI, writes trademark lawyer Peter Vaughan
The AI Pin: fashion-forward or tech’s next big thing?
Loeb & Loeb’s Melanie Howard and Kristen Klesh discuss AI Pins and potential US regulatory implications for luxury fashion’s newest wearable tech accessory
Vans’ IP dispute with Walmart has implications for UK practitioners
The recent trademark infringement dispute between Vans and Walmart has three points of interest for UK IP lawyers, writes Mewburn Ellis’s Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher
Allen & Overy helps ResMed invalidate seven New York University patents
Team advising medtech company on dispute before USPTO helped found A&O’s West Coast practice
Building luxury businesses in Macau
With Macau’s growing reputation as a luxury destination, local legal expert Bruno Nunes explains how brands can profit in this unique Asian enclave
A luxury brand guide to Asia Pacific customs powers in trademark enforcement
DLA Piper partner Edward Chatterton and colleagues provide a high-level overview of how APAC customs authorities can help brand owners stop counterfeit goods entering a country
Advertising in China – label your advertisements
Luxury brands should brace for a more stringently enforced regime for labelling advertisements in China, write DLA Piper lawyers Edward Chatterton and Jane J. Li
Luxury talent recruitment – beware!
Barnes & Thornburg partner Sarah Hawk explores the potential dangers of third-party recruitment options for luxury brands
Senior judge convenes special hearing to manage flood of Dieselgate claims
More than 20 claimant firms are due to be represented at Friday’s hearing
High Court allows Getty Images’ IP dispute with Stability AI to go to trial
Judge refuses to dismiss photo agency’s claims AI start-up used its stock to unlawfully train image generator
US senator pushing for bill to return US patent protections to international norms
Precedent set in 2006 Supreme Court eBay ruling has seen US dominance for patent litigation filings decline, writes McKool Smith’s Alfonso Chan
Faster payments ahead for luxury brands
The UK government’s plan to curb the late payment culture is a boon to small and medium-sized luxury brands, writes Bird & Bird’s Victoria Hobbs
Understanding the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
Large firms can potentially be held liable for failing to prevent fraud under the government’s new economic crime legislation, writes Thirdfort’s GC Sam Ruback
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