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SCOTUS Rules Against Cuozzo, Upholds Standards For Patent Validity
Jun 21, 2016(Comments: 0)June 21, 2016 (IP Flow) — In a decision handed down on June 20, the US Supreme Court affirmed a 2015 ruling from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Cuozzo Speed Technologies... -
IP Flow Links – Getty Images Accuses Google Images Of Encouraging Piracy
Apr 29, 2016(Comments: 0)Apr. 29, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — Hi folks, here’s your IP news update for the week: Getty Images has filed a complaint with the European Commission claiming that Google Images encourages widespread piracy of images. Representative... -
Redskins, Slants & Free Speech Considerations For Offensive Trademarks
Apr 26, 2016(Comments: 8)Apr. 26, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — On Monday, the Washington Redskins petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to grant review of the cancellation of the registered trademark “Washington Redskins” by the US Patent... -
Sell Illegal Drugs On The Dark Web? Don’t Trademark Your Brand
Apr 5, 2016(Comments: 1)Apr. 5, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — While it seems like common sense, following recent events, here’s a free piece of life advice: if you’re a drug dealer selling illegal drugs on dark web marketplaces, don’t try... -
IP Flow Links – Merck and Gilead Head To Trial Over Hep-C Drug Patent
Mar 2, 2016(Comments: 0)Mar. 2, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — Your IP news update this week: Merck and Gilead Sciences Inc. appear ready to head to trial on March 7 over the patent rights to a major Hepatitis C drug. Lee and Gaston... -
Kylie Versus Kylie; Trademark Fight Erupts Over Famous First Name
Mar 1, 2016(Comments: 1)Mar. 1, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — Kylie Minogue, the international pop queen and 13 time Grammy winner, has not taken too kindly to the attempts made by Kylie Jenner, of Kardashian reality show fame, to trademark their... -
IP Flow Links – Spotify Sued Twice In Two Weeks For Copyright Infringement
Jan 15, 2016(Comments: 0)Jan 15, 2016 (Mimesis Law) — Hi folks, here’s your weekly IP update: Spotify is being sued by artist Melissa Ferrick for copyright infringement in California. She claims Spotify did not notify her and obtain a license...