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Toyota to give royalty-free access to hybrid-vehicle patents
Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp will offer free access to its hybrid-vehicle patents through 2030, it said on Wednesday, seeking to expand use of the lower-emission technology even as the global industry shifts towards fully electric cars.
Women’s March group drops application to trademark name after two-year battle
The national Women’s March organisation has abandoned its effort to trademark the words “women’s march” bringing a two-year battle over who owns the words and the movement to a close.
Chris Skidmore has spoken at the Managing IP Forum where he has spoken of his commitment to protect and strengthen the UK IP system.
WIPO unveils AI-powered trademark search tool
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered image search engine to make it faster and easier brands to establish the distinctiveness of a trademark.
