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Refining in the energy transition through 2040

McKinsey Operations

The size of the global refining industry varies dramatically across different energy transition scenarios by 2040. Assumptions on electric-vehicle penetration, policy commitments, and rationalization behavior are key drivers of the difference in outcomes.

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Powering the transition to zero-emission trucks through infrastructure

McKinsey Operations

The United States has committed to 100 percent zero-emission truck sales by 2040, but what needs to happen on the ground?

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A decade later, and the Zara trade mark saga continues

The IPKat

From the BoA decision (R 2040/2019-4, para. After re-examining the case, the BoA allowed the EUTM in Classes 31 and 32, but rejected it in the remaining classes (R 2040/2019-4). Flour is the main ingredient of pasta and breadsticks and indeed flour may be used to prepare the latter goods (R 2040/2019-4, para.

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PTAB Strategies and Insights Newsletter - March 2022: Federal Circuit Rules on Two Means-Plus-Function/Indefinite Cases

JD Supra Law

The Federal Circuit issued two cases this week providing more clarity to when a functional claim feature should be considered a de facto means-plus-function claim that requires structural detail to meet the indefiniteness standard. The first was a precedential decision, Dyfan LLC v Target Corp., By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Voyage of Autonomous Ship in Japan; First to Set Sail in Area with Heavy Marine Traffic

LexBlog IP

The Foundation is backing Japan’s development of autonomous ships with the goal of making up 50 percent of Japan’s local fleet by 2040. A public interest organization in Japan, the Nippon Foundation, seeks to accomplish just that.

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NAD Gives Net-Zero Claim a Grade of Zero

LexBlog IP

First, a goal of 100 percent carbon emissions reduction by 2040 sounds a whole lot better and loftier than saying last year, we reduced our carbon emissions by 5 percent. Second, as anyone who has ever tried to lose weight well knows, a goal is a whole lot easier to set than actually achieve.

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Protection of Small and Medium Enterprises in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

Additionally, it was created in accordance with AmBisyon Natin 2040, the National Economic and Growth Authority (NEDA (March)’s 2016) long-term goal and vision statement for Philippine development.