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New Federal Circuit Ruling Opens the ITC to Many More IP Owners

JD Supra Law

Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upended years of settled law and ruled that sales and marketing expenses, by themselves, can be the basis for a finding of domestic industry in an International Trade Commission (ITC) enforcement action. IP owners who import their goods from overseas and do not have a manufacturing base in the U.S.

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How Brands Can Fight Back Against Grey Market and Counterfeit Sellers on Amazon 

Traverse Legal Blog

While these can be negative situations by the platforms themselves, a more serious issue occurs when third parties steal your market share and affect your revenue. The Challenge of Grey Market Sellers Grey market sellers, also known as unauthorized resellers, obtain authentic products through unofficial channels.

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Sports and Intellectual Property Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

The Indian sports market, especially is a ground for rapid growth, with a die-hard fan base, and an ever-growing hunger for more, the market of sports is at the top of its game. Almost every facet of the sports industry is now being tapped into and marketed and Intellectual Property are valuable assets for these marketing tactics.

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How Duracell Uses Trademarks and Trade Dress to Fight Counterfeits | IPWatchdog Unleashed

IP Watchdog

This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company. During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world.

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The benefits and pitfalls of drug manufacturing IP (T 2543/22)

The IPKat

The case highlights some interesting aspects of pharma IP strategy, particularly as related to manufacturing IP and whether this is best protected with patents or trade secrets. In these circumstances, manufacturing IP is another way of protecting return of investment in the drug.

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Beyond the process: Securing robust IP protection for cell therapies

The IPKat

However, unlike traditional pharmaceuticals, these "living medicines" present unique IP challenges that can make or break a biotech's future. However, manufacturing IP has many intrinsic pitfalls, and is often not considered by investors to provide adequate exclusivity and surety of return of investment.

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Developing an IP Strategy for a Single Technology: A Comprehensive Guide for Corporations

IP.com

Intellectual property (IP) is a vital asset for any corporation, especially when it involves a groundbreaking technology that could shape the future of the industry. Crafting a strategic IP plan for a single technology requires meticulous planning, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of both legal and market landscapes.