EU member states are permitted to create additional protections for news publishers' content on large online platforms, as long as they respect freedom of contract. This conclusion is rooted in an opinion from Advocate General Maciej Szpunar of the Court of Justice for the European Union. Recently, the General Court confirmed the annulment of trademark rights for the Rubik's Cube toy, which raises questions about trademark protections. Other notable developments include an increase in requests accepted for the Track One expedited examination and a Ninth Circuit ruling on arbitration in a copyright case involving a Van Gogh exhibit.
Advocate General Maciej Szpunar of the CJEU stated that EU member states are allowed to implement additional protective measures for news publishers' content on large online platforms, provided these do not compromise freedom of contract.
The General Court of the European Union affirmed a lower ruling which annuls trademark rights associated with the Rubik's Cube toy, indicating challenges for iconic brand protections in the EU.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has decided to increase the number of requests it approves each year for its Track One expedited examination program, indicating a commitment to streamline patent processes.
The Ninth Circuit has reversed a denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a copyright case concerning a Van Gogh exhibit, showcasing shifts in legal interpretations around copyright disputes.
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