By Ann K. Ford, Eunice R. Chung, and Ashley E. Green
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (“KIPO”) has issued its first comprehensive amendment to the Korean Trademark Act in over two decades. The changes will take effect today,
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright
A blog focusing on brand issues, trademark, copyright, advertising and more.
Re:Marks on Trademark and Copyright, published by DLA Piper, focuses on legal developments and issues related to trademark and copyright law. The blog covers topics such as intellectual property infringement, software license agreements, trademark disputes involving brand protection and enforcement, regulatory updates from the USPTO including procedural changes, and guidance on trademarking emerging product categories like CBD. It also addresses cross-jurisdictional trademark enforcement challenges and practical considerations for brand owners in various markets. The content is aimed at providing legal insights on protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights in commercial contexts.
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Microsoft-Ireland: Decision underscores tension between privacy principles and the digital environment
By DLA Piper
By Tara McGraw Swaminatha and Kristina Neff
The Second Circuit has rendered its long-awaited opinion in Microsoft Corp. v. United States (Microsoft-Ireland), finding that Microsoft was not obligated to turn over to the government a customer’s emails stored exclusively on Microsoft servers outside…
BREXIT UPDATE: THE UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE’S FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ON BREXIT
By DLA Piper
By Ruth Hoy
On 2 August 2016, the IPO published its first statement since the referendum that considers the impact Brexit will have on intellectual property rights. The main message is that the UK remains a part of the EU…
ANNOUNCING THE LATEST EDITION OF OUR GUIDE TO GOING GLOBAL – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY
By DLA Piper
As business grows more global, the challenge for in-house counsel seeking to comply with the shifting landscape of IPT laws in all jurisdictions where they operate is intensifying. We designed our complimentary Guide to Going Global to help you meet…
Brexit: Impact on Media, Sport and Entertainment
By DLA Piper
The UK’s vote to leave the European Union in a so-called ‘Brexit’ referendum throws up a host of issues for the Media, Sport and Entertainment sector, many of which will hinge on the outcome of negotiations following the triggering of…
The Supreme Court Alters the Standard for Enhanced Damages in Patent Cases
By DLA Piper
By Stan Panikowski, Brian Biggs, Andrew Stein, and Stephen Gombita
Stryker Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc.
Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.
PATENT – Decided: Jun. 13, 2016
Issue: Whether the Federal Circuit’s two-part test for willful patent…
EU: New Obligations for Digital Services Providers and Operators of Essential Services
By DLA Piper
By Carol Umhoefer, Patrick Van Eecke and Mathilde Hallé
First proposed by the European Commission in 2013, the long-awaited draft Directive on Network Information Security (the NIS Directive) was agreed upon by the European Parliament and the Council in…
Are Your TMs Ready for the Change?
By DLA Piper
European trademark law is currently undergoing the most fundamental changes since the introduction of the European Community trademark system 20 years ago. In late 2015, the European Parliament approved a reform package consisting of an…
US Regulators Take Aim at Native Advertising
By DLA Piper
A relatively new form of advertising that has drawn the attention of regulators is “native advertising” – paid media fashioned to mimic the look and feel of the news reports, feature stories, product and entertainment reviews,…
Intellectual Property Webinar Series: Hot Topics in Advertising and Marketing Law
By DLA Piper
The next webinar in the international Intellectual Property webinar series relates to Hot Topics in Advertising and Marketing Law, and will take place on Wednesday 20 July 2016.
As brands conduct global advertising campaigns and promotions, they…