Today is Monday, September 30th - Here’s the biggest inventor news from over the weekend: 1. Marvel and DC Lose ‘Super Hero’ Trademarks Marvel and DC have lost their long-held trademarks for "Super Hero" after a legal challenge by Superbabies Limited. The trademarks were canceled by the US Patent and Trademark Office, resulting in a major shift in intellectual property rights for superhero-related terms. Marvel and DC still co-own the "SUPER HEROES" and "SUPER-VILLAIN" trademarks, but the loss of the iconic "SUPER HERO" mark marks a significant moment in comic book history. Read the full article here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/29/24257677/marvel-dc-super-hero-trademark-canceled-challenge-superbabies 2. Nobel Prize Winners Seek to Cancel Their Own CRISPR Patents in Europe Nobel Prize winners Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are requesting the cancellation of two of their own CRISPR patents in Europe. This move comes after a damaging ruling by a European appeals board, which found their earliest patent filings insufficient. The cancellation may have significant implications for the lucrative licensing of CRISPR technology. Read more on the story here: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/09/25/1104475/nobel-prize-winners-cancel-crispr-patents-europe/ 3. Nintendo’s Patents Target Palworld in Lawsuit Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, Inc., alleging that their game Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights related to Pokémon. The lawsuit seeks to protect specific features involving combat and character-catching mechanics that Nintendo believes Palworld has copied. This case could set new precedents for patent protection in the gaming industry. Read the full article here: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendos-patents-were-designed-to-take-on-palworld 4. Proposed Rule on Terminal Disclaimers Still Unfinalized The USPTO's proposed rule changes to terminal disclaimers, which aim to combat patent thickets for drug-related inventions, have yet to be finalized. Legal experts argue that the changes could lead to significant challenges, as they impose strict penalties for losing a single patent claim in an entire family of patents. For more details, read here: https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/29/proposed-rule-terminal-disclaimers-not-finalized/id=181644/ 5. Tiger Woods’ New Logo Faces Trademark Dispute Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red apparel line is facing a trademark dispute from Tigeraire, a company that claims Woods’ new logo infringes on their design. The case has temporarily halted Woods’ trademark application, but production of the line is expected to continue amid negotiations. Read the full story here: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/26/trademark-dispute-emerges-over-tiger-woods-new-logo-.html 6. US Court Dismisses Haas Trademark Case Against Guenther Steiner A California court has dismissed a trademark infringement case brought by Haas Automation against former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner over his book Surviving to Drive. The court ruled that Steiner's use of Haas branding in his book was protected by fair use and artistic relevance under the First Amendment. Read the full story here: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/us-court-dismisses-haas-trademark-case-against-steiner/10658477/

Posted by InventorNews at 2024-09-30 14:00:42 UTC