(IP Dragon) Patent strategies for foreign R&D work in China (Philip Brooks' Patent Infringement Updates) All clichés but still true: Intellectual Property Rights enforcement in China leaves room for improvement (IP Dragon) Recognition and protection of well-known trade marks (International Law Office) Revised Chinese patent law aims at quality, compulsory licensing (Intellectual Property Watch) Zen and the art of intellectual property in China (IP Dragon)   Colombia… [read post]

The executives allegedly knew or deliberately disregarded that by early 2015: (a) the trend in user engagement growth was actually flat or declining; and b) new product initiatives were not having a meaningful impact on Monthly Active Users (MAUs) or user engagement. [read post]

At trial, Rothschild argued that his MetaBirkins were artworks commenting on how people value status and luxury goods, as well as the animal cruelty involved in leather good production.[24] On the other hand, Hermès focused on how Rothschild’s actions would impair its ability to enter the metaverse space itself and that consumers would be confused as to the source of the MetaBirkin NFTs.[25] The brand introduced evidence of actual consumer confusion, including an independent… [read post]

Working toward those goals, Wilson started producing concerts in local clubs, undeterred by her lack of any education or experience that would have prepared her to handle the financial aspects of concert production. [read post]