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Top 10 differences between Canadian and U.S. trademark filing, prosecution and enforcement

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Canada has established itself as an attractive jurisdiction in which to do business. It has a stable economy, a high-income population, a business-friendly environment and has long led the G7 in growth.

Two’s a Crowd: Prior Art in Design Patent Claim Construction

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 15, 2021, the PTAB issued a Final Written Decision in the LKQ Corp. case finding a design patent claiming a vehicle fender panel unpatentable as obvious. IPR2020-00064, Paper No. 39 (Apr. 15, 2021).

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other: SCOTUS Narrows the TCPA’s Application in Autodialer Cases, But Certain Marketing and Messaging Practices Are Still at Risk

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

Back in 1991, when mobile phones were a luxury item weighing about two pounds and dial-up internet was getting ready to hit the market, Congress passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C.

Looking Forward After the U.S. Supreme Court Adopts Narrow, Business-Friendly TCPA "Autodialer" Standard

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

On April 1, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, adopting the narrow "autodialer" standard under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act that Facebook favored.

Luxembourg: Q&A - Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

WLG asked member firms around the globe to provide some insight on employer and employee rights when it comes to requiring the COVID-19 vaccine to return to work. Responses for Luxembourg....
By: World Law Group

TPAs need clear contracts

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

As an ERISA attorney, my retainer agreements are pretty straight and clear. Governed by the laws that govern attorney behavior, I have no choice. Yet, Third Party Administrators (TPAs) don’t have guidelines to live by....

Copyright reform in Singapore continues release of draft Bill for public consultation

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

In February 2021, Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) released a draft Copyright Bill (the draft Bill) for public consultation.

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - April 2021 #5

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

CYBERSECURITY - Eversource Energy Notifies Customers of Data Breach - Eversource Energy, which is the largest energy supplier in New England with 4.3 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, is notifying customers that their personal information was compromised on

UK National Security and Investment - now is the time to Act

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

The UK’s much publicised National Security and Investment Bill has now been granted Royal Assent – passing into law an Act which will significantly affect the way investments in the UK can be reviewed by the Government where they raise national security considerations. ...

UK FCA consults on changes to MiFID II research and best execution reporting requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 30/04/21

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper, CP21/9, on some initial changes to its conduct and organisational requirements implementing the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)....

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