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Second Circuit denies Modelo summary judgment over ambiguous terms in licensing agreement

The scope of the definition of ‘beer’ in a trademark licensing agreement has been called into question after the licensee began selling hard seltzers under the plaintiff’s brand. The court’s summary judgment denial highlights the need for specificity when it comes to defining products in such agreements. 

25 April 2024

How to curb the risk of non-use and invalidation challenges when it comes to trademark assignment in China

For rights holders following the CNIPA’s Guidelines on Trademark Assignment Procedures, there are some crucial factors that should be considered – especially regarding likelihood of confusion, trademark squatting and invalidation or cancellation challenges.

18 April 2024

Groundbreaking software seeks to protect artists in era of generative AI

Computer scientists at the University of Chicago have developed software that is helping artists to protect themselves from AI mimicry. In a sit-down interview, the lead of the Glaze Project tells WTR how its software can shield artists from unwanted web scraping and raise the cost of AI development. 

16 April 2024

KISS sells IP to investment firm; ChatGPT brand concerns; CHILI CRUNCH mark challenges – news digest

In our latest round-up, we look at HALDIRAM’S winning well-known status in India, growing awareness of the ‘Made in Britain’ collective trademark, and much more. 

05 April 2024

Why the Time is Right for Tech Patent Pools in India

Featured in Inside India’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

Although India is not yet a major global player when it comes to patent pools, emerging technologies could be about to change this. The potential of patent pools to minimise licence duplication, patent blocking, the risk of infringement and the cost of licensing could be invaluable for rights holders in the tech space and would facilitate a surge in innovation.

21 March 2024

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