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Former cricketer Peter George was spurred into finding a more instantaneous technological solution for bowler’s front foot no-ball determinations after feeling that reliance upon TV replays detracted from enjoyment of the game for both players and spectators.
Read moreWhile the end of the Brexit transition period has seen the creation of UK equivalents for registered EU IP rights, going forward the location of first disclosure of a product will determine whether UK or EU unregistered design rights can be obtained.
Read moreIn Donner Technology LLC v Pro Stage Gear LLC 20-1104 the US Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) clarified the approach to considering analogous art in relation to obviousness determinations.
Read moreIt is best if all your IP is under the watchful eye of one firm of attorneys.
Read moreIn Kiwi Fresh Orange Company Limited v Monde Nissin (Australia) Pty Ltd 2020 NZIPOTM 26, despite spill-over reputation from the Australian market, the Assistant Commissioner declined to find a likelihood of deception or confusion due to the low distinctiveness of Monde Nissin’s marks.
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