A telecommunications business told a London court on Thursday that BlackBerry's $6 million claim over allegedly unpaid licensing fees should be struck out because it has provided no excuse for "warehousing" the claim for more than four years.
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BlackBerry Accused Of 'Warehousing' $6M Claim For Years

By Eddie Beaver

A telecommunications business told a London court on Thursday that BlackBerry's $6 million claim over allegedly unpaid licensing fees should be struck out because it has provided no excuse for "warehousing" the claim for more than four years.

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Micron Sued By Chinese Rival Over Chip Patent Rights

By Hanna Vioque

A Chinese semiconductor manufacturer has asked a London court to restrain a U.S. rival from infringing three patents, marking the latest chapter in a long-running geopolitical dispute over vital technology for artificial intelligence. 

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Nike Wins Appeal For Patent On Shoe Material Cutting Tech

By Hanna Vioque

European appellate officials have granted Nike a patent over a shoe manufacturing method despite previous refusals from examiners, ruling that other inventors at the time wouldn't have used multiple cameras to stitch a final image and identify patterns to be cut. 

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LITIGATION

Holographer Claims Rights Over Queen Elizabeth II Portraits

By Sophia Dourou

A British holographer has sued a contemporary artist, accusing him of breaching his moral rights over two holographic portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth by falsely claiming sole ownership over the works.

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Luggage Co. Heinrich Sieber Can't Nix Rival Tote Bag Design

By Hanna Vioque

A European court has rejected a luggage wholesaler's bid to nix an individual's decade-old design for a tote bag, ruling that the company was wrongly claiming that the registration actually protected two products instead of one. 

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TM Body Elects New President To Push 2026 IP Strategy

By Max Austin

The International Trademark Association has named Deborah Hampton as its new president and chair of the board of directors as it prepares to roll out its new strategic plan in 2026. 

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COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

European Union

European Union Intellectual Property Office

Patent Trial and Appeal Board

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. Supreme Court

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