Intellectual property

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Finance

Bayer sues Johnson & Johnson over claim that prostate cancer drug cuts risk of death

BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - German pharmaceutical company Bayer said on Monday that it had filed a la...

23rd February, 2026

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Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes

By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - "Brand Beckham" always comes fi...

23rd January, 2026

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Swedish fashion retailer Nelly appeals Shein copyright ruling

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Swedish online fashion retailer Nelly said on Friday it had appealed a court ru...

24th October, 2025

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Shein breached Swedish retailer Nelly's copyright, court says

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -A Swedish court said on Friday it had found that online fast-fashion retailer S...

3rd October, 2025

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Apple sued by authors over use of books in AI training

By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) -Technology giant Apple was accused by authors in a lawsuit on Friday of...

5th September, 2025

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WTO reverses parts of previous decision in EU-China intellectual property dispute

(Reuters) -World Trade Organization arbitrators on Monday reversed part of a previous panel decision...

21st July, 2025

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Rubik's Cube owner loses trademark battle with Greek rival

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Rubik's Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK on Wednesday lost its bat...

9th July, 2025

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EU Court rules 'I love' sign cannot be trademarked for clothing

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European General Court on Wednesday ruled against German company sprd.netrd...

9th July, 2025

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Birkenstock cracks down on fakes in India, court-ordered factory visits held, sources say

By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian court-appointed legal representatives inspected smal...

6th July, 2025

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EU takes China to WTO over high-tech patent royalties

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Mo...

20th January, 2025

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The importance of intellectual property protection for businesses

The importance of intellectual property protection for businesses Introduction: In the fast-paced an...

15th February, 2024

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Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China’s Vivo

Nokia signs 5G patent deal with China’s Vivo HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finnish telecom equipment maker Nok...

5th February, 2024