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This year held some fascinating developments in IP litigation, from whether AI can be named as an inventor on a patent, to a decision on PTEs with far-reaching implications. Naomi Pearce, Kate Legge and Emily Dwyer of Pearce IP report.

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US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit weighed trademark rights against free speech, First Amendment protected use of artistic work not deliberately misleading. Suit was brought by owners of Flora-Bama Lounge, Package and Oyster Bar on Florida-Alabama border.

US International Trade Commission ITC continues to be venue for patent litigation under Section 337 of Tariff Act of 1930. Speed at which Section 337 investigations proceed and significance of adverse decision create circumstances may lead to allegations improper conduct.

Held that the logos of the two apps were similar, and that a prima facie case of "possible deception" had been made out.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne of Eastern District of Texas recommended denying-in-part motion for summary judgment of no willful infringement, holding knowledge of patent and alleged infringement could be satisfied by notice of lawsuit before defendant was added.

US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed two district court decisions, finding patent owner who only partially prevailed in one of two appeals was not entitled to any additional patent term adjustments from US Patent & Trademark Office PTO.

US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed default judgment and monetary award in favor of plaintiff, because they filed but never served amended complaint in copyright infringement action. Anthony Campbell v. Rayshawn Bennet

Oral nicotine product maker claims rival pursued litigation to monopolise market | Tobacco-derived nicotine pouch products at centre of dispute.

An issue that is claimed to be somewhat settled (at least in the United Kingdom and the United States), is now being litigated before the courts in India.