Originally posted by IAM

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has proposed a draft amendment to the Trademark Law, introducing bad faith as a separate ground for refusing trademark applications. The amendment aims to strengthen trademark protection by including various acts of bad faith, such as applying for a large number of trademarks without intending to use them or infringing the rights of others, and imposing fines and damages to deter malicious applicants.

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Originally posted by Billboard

Artikal Sound System, the reggae band that accused Dua Lipa of copyright infringement in her song "Levitating," has dropped the lawsuit following a federal judge's dismissal of the case. The judge ruled that there was no evidence of access to Artikal Sound System's song, leading to the joint motion for permanent dismissal.

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Originally posted by Reuters

Marvel has reached a settlement with four artists in a copyright dispute over the ownership of superhero characters. The settlement resolves the legal battle, but specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed.

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Originally posted by Space.com

Boeing has filed a lawsuit against NASA contractor Intuitive Machines, alleging intellectual property infringement related to the Artemis program and the Space Launch System (SLS). The lawsuit claims that Intuitive Machines used Boeing's proprietary information to develop its own lunar lander design, seeking damages and an injunction to halt further use of the alleged intellectual property.

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Originally posted by IAM

The IPBC Global has kicked off on June 12th - a conference for over 600 senior thought-leaders and decision makers in IP.

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