Intellectual property news
Here are some recent intellectual property (IP) news stories:
Patent News
- Apple wins patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung: A US jury has ruled that Samsung infringed on Apple's patents related to smartphone design and technology, awarding Apple $533 million in damages. (Source: The Verge)
- Google files patent for self-driving car technology: Google has filed a patent for its self-driving car technology, which includes a system for detecting and responding to pedestrians and other vehicles. (Source: The Verge)
- Amazon patents drone delivery system: Amazon has been granted a patent for its drone delivery system, which uses drones to deliver packages to customers. (Source: CNBC)
Trademark News
- Nike sues MSCHF over "Satan Shoes": Nike has filed a lawsuit against MSCHF, a streetwear brand, over its "Satan Shoes" which feature Nike's swoosh logo. (Source: CNN)
- Lego sues Chinese company over trademark infringement: Lego has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that is selling counterfeit Lego products. (Source: The Guardian)
- Disney sues Chinese company over "Frozen" merchandise: Disney has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese company that is selling counterfeit "Frozen" merchandise. (Source: Variety)
Copyright News
- YouTube creators win copyright lawsuit against Viacom: A US court has ruled in favor of YouTube creators who claimed that Viacom had infringed on their copyrights by uploading their videos without permission. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- Music industry sues streaming services over copyright infringement: The music industry has filed a lawsuit against several streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, alleging that they have infringed on copyright laws by not paying royalties to artists. (Source: Billboard)
- Disney wins copyright lawsuit over "The Lion King": Disney has won a copyright lawsuit over its 1994 animated film "The Lion King", which was accused of infringing on a 1968 animated film called "Kimba the White Lion". (Source: The Verge)
Trade Secret News
- Uber files lawsuit against former employee over trade secrets: Uber has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who allegedly stole trade secrets and used them to start a competing company. (Source: The Verge)
- Tesla sues former employee over trade secrets: Tesla has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who allegedly stole trade secrets and used them to start a competing company. (Source: CNBC)
- Coca-Cola sues former employee over trade secrets: Coca-Cola has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who allegedly stole trade secrets and used them to start a competing company. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
These are just a few examples of recent intellectual property news stories. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest IP news, I recommend following reputable sources such as The Verge, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety.