Our Global Business IP and Technology Blog follows significant developments in intellectual property and IT law of interest to businesses engaged in the global economy. Our blog is a source for news and insights into international legal issues involving intellectual property and technology such as trademark and brand protection, patent prosecution and protection; trade secrets, data protection and privacy; and advertising and media issues.
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Federal Circuit Holds that Software Plaintiff Bears Evidentiary Burden of Copyrightability Where Defendant’s Evidence Shows Some Elements Not Copyrightable
USA - May 18 2023 In a case that could have some lasting impact, the Federal Circuit recently affirmed a 2020 ruling by Judge Rodney Gilstrap in the Eastern District of…
Don’t let the Sun Go Down on EU 2: Proposed further changes to UK plans for Retained EU Law post Brexit and guidance on IP provisions
European Union, United Kingdom - May 16 2023 We reported last week on the UK government’s decision to reduce the scope of its proposed Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. As originally…
Ghostwriter in the Machine: Copyright Implications for AI-Generated Imitations
USA - May 15 2023 A track called “Heart on My Sleeve” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his…
China: The New Draft Trademark Law Increases Requirements for Recognition of Well-Known Status
China - April 17 2023 The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark…
District Court Rules Internet Archive’s Open Library Project is Not Fair Use
USA - March 28 2023 A federal district court in New York held that the Internet Archive’s Open Library project was engaging in copyright infringement by publishing…
Rare Enforcement Notice Issued by UK Advertising Regulator for “Hot Air” Ads
United Kingdom - March 21 2023 On 9 March 2023, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took the rare step of issuing an Enforcement Notice against any advertiser distributing ads…
National Advertising Division’s 2022 Annual Report: An Advertising Compliance Roadmap for the Year Ahead
USA - March 20 2023 “[N]o legacy is so rich as honesty”1 might fairly summarize the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s theme to the advertising industry for 2023, as…
Beware Trademark Squatters: The New Draft of the Chinese Trademark Amendment Aims at You!
China - February 27 2023 The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law. The document is…
Reining in The Western District of Texas? Recent Developments Affecting That Court’s Status As A Patent Infringement Filing Hotbed
USA - February 15 2023 In a unanimous February 1, 2023 Order, a Federal Circuit panel granted Google LLC’s petition for a writ of mandamus directing the U.S. District Court…
UK Regulator Bans Misleading “Hot Air” Ads
United Kingdom - February 1 2023 The cost-of-living crisis is a concern for all consumers, with many carrying out research to understand ways that spending can be reduced. One major…
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