Monday Morning News Recap: August 26, 2024 As we kick off a new week, here's a roundup of the important inventor news stories you might have missed over the weekend. We’ve read and summarized these updates to help you stay informed, so you can focus on what matters most—your inventions! If you want to read more, the full articles are linked below. 1. Outkast Sues EDM Duo ATLiens for Trademark Infringement Outkast, the iconic hip-hop duo, has filed a federal lawsuit against the electronic dance music group ATLiens. The lawsuit claims that the EDM duo is infringing on Outkast’s trademark, "ATLiens," which has been associated with the duo since 1996, following the release of their second studio album of the same name. Outkast is seeking to prevent the EDM group from using the "ATLiens" name and to cancel their competing trademark. Read more: https://pitchfork.com/news/outkast-sue-edm-duo-atliens-for-trademark-infringement/ Author: Matthew Strauss | Date: August 23, 2024 2. Stephen Curry Files Trademark for Viral 'Nuit. Nuit.' Phrase After his viral "night, night" celebration during the 2024 Summer Olympics, NBA star Stephen Curry has filed trademark applications in both Europe and the United States for the phrase "Nuit. Nuit." Curry's team plans to use the phrase on apparel, capitalizing on the popularity of his now-famous celebration. Read more: https://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/10132556-warriors-stephen-curry-files-trademark-for-viral-nuit-nuit-phrase-after-olympics Author: Paul Kasabian | Date: August 20, 2024 3. India’s Ambitious 6G Vision: Targeting a Global Share in Patents India is setting its sights on claiming 10% of the world's 6G patents within the next three years. During a recent meeting of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee on Telecom Service Providers, industry leaders discussed aligning research with India's needs and establishing a strong standards community. The goal is for India to make significant contributions to global 6G standards and secure a substantial share of 6G patents. Read more: https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/telecom/story/indias-6g-vision-telecom-players-targeting-10-percent-share-in-6g-patents-globally-in-next-3-years-442885-2024-08-24 Business Today Desk | Date: August 24, 2024 4. Federal Circuit Reviews Patent Case in Realtime Adaptive Streaming vs. Sling TV The Federal Circuit recently reviewed a case involving Realtime Adaptive Streaming and Sling TV, focusing on whether Realtime's patent claims were exceptional enough to warrant an award of attorneys' fees to DISH and Sling TV. The court vacated the district court’s previous decision and remanded the case for further consideration. This case provides insight into how the courts handle claims of exceptionality in patent disputes. Read more: https://natlawreview.com/article/federal-circuit-weighs-exceptional-case-determinations-realtime-adaptive-streaming Author: Timothy Bianchi | Date: August 25, 2024 5. Apple Wins Smartglasses Patent for Ultrasonic Position Tracking Apple has been granted a patent related to smartglasses that use ultrasonic transducers for position tracking. These transducers help track the user’s eye position and gaze direction, which could significantly improve the accuracy of gaze tracking in head-mounted devices. This technology represents a step forward in wearable tech, with potential applications in various fields. Read more: https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/08/apple-won-a-smartglasses-patent-this-week-that-relates-to-the-use-of-ultrasonic-transduces-for-position-tracking.html Patently Apple | Date: August 24, 2024 6. Roku Petitions Supreme Court on ITC Patent Jurisdiction Roku, Inc. has petitioned the Supreme Court to review a Federal Circuit decision that upheld the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding of a Section 337 violation related to a TV-remote patent owned by Universal Electronics, Inc. The petition raises questions about the ITC's role in patent disputes, particularly its authority to issue exclusion orders against infringing products. This case could have broader implications for how the ITC handles patent disputes in the future. Read more: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2024/08/jurisdiction-petition-contreras.html Author: Dennis Crouch | Date: August 22, 2024 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bring you the latest developments in the world of invention and innovation.

Posted by InventorNews at 2024-08-26 11:00:01 UTC