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Gucci secures a major UPC victory against Agfa, invalidating key leather decoration patent claims across five European countries. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/FGWk5100sTi #IntellectualProperty #Patents #FashionLaw
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Temu and the IACC launch a joint anti-counterfeiting programme giving brands direct escalation channels and proactive IP protection tools. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/pZIe5100210 #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection #ECommerce
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UKIPO launches a call for evidence on a proposed FRAND Opinion Service to help businesses independently assess SEP royalty offers. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/4HoP51001QP #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Licensing
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US Supreme Court denies Google's petition to challenge USPTO 'settled expectations' policy in VirtaMove server patent dispute. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/y06L51001CW #IntellectualProperty #Patents #TechLaw
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How many letters make a mark new? Inventa's Isabella Becaro Pinho explores traditional Tunisian fouta towels and trademark distinctiveness. Discover the full feature: ow.ly/4nZF50ZZowE #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection
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Ceres Power Head of IP Andy Spurr explores how IP licensing scales solid oxide fuel cell tech for data centres and heavy industry. Discover the full in-house interview: ow.ly/SpC450ZZocN #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Licensing
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Harvey and Legora launch identical 'Intake' AI tools within 24 hours, sparking an industry debate over descriptive branding and trademark depletion in tech. Discover the full analysis: ow.ly/Bmjh50ZYY1P #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #LegalTech
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EUIPO rules in favour of Chanel, blocking Chaos Perfumes from registering a 3D bottle design that targets the reputation of the No. 5 perfume packaging. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/Jt7p50ZYvBl #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #LuxuryLaw
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Alo Yoga Brand Protection Director Leo Longauer reflects on his transition from LVMH, AI takedown tools, and online dupes ahead of becoming MARQUES president. Discover the full interview: ow.ly/aC5S50ZXFeX #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection
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The UKIPO shelves plans for an SEP Rate Determination Track, opting for court-anchored early neutral evaluation and voluntary FRAND guidance. Discover the complete consultation breakdown: ow.ly/NmH250ZXESh #IntellectualProperty #Patents #SEPs
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PILOT uses Amazon's APEX proceeding to remove infringing ParKoo erasable pens, asserting its FriXion thermochromic ink technology patent. Discover the full enforcement Q&A on World IP Review: ow.ly/2Wgn50ZXz7e #IntellectualProperty #Patents #ECommerce
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Confidential know-how is the backbone of high-stakes partnerships. Learn how to protect key assets at Trade Secrets Europe in Brussels with experts from USPTO, Confo Therapeutics, & Biocartis. View the agenda & secure your place: ow.ly/WUm350ZXu7w #TradeSecretsIPEU
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UK plans to restrict non-compete clauses and long notice periods draw mixed reactions, as trade secret protection clashes with startup hiring needs. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/JOcZ50ZWUk0 #IntellectualProperty #TradeSecrets #EmploymentLaw
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Mondelēz Chief Counsel Mark Hodgin reflects on 30 years guarding Cadbury and Milka colour marks, balancing AI branding, and fighting lookalike trade dress. Discover the full interview: ow.ly/KW5Q50ZWU5x #IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection
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Birkenstock's Dutch victory against Lidl exposes Europe's split over functional design copyright, as experts urge layered IP protection. Discover the full breakdown: ow.ly/TI5S50ZWmRv #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #DesignRights
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