This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Fourth Circuit finds that rotary die manufacturer Sysco’s trade secret claims fell short of the appellate court’s pleading standard; the General Court of the European Union affirms a lower ruling annulling trademark rights to the popular Rubik’s Cube toy; the Federal Circuit will sit in and around Boston, MA, during its October 2025 session; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office increases the amount of requests it will accept each year for the Track One expedited examination program; and more.
Recent Posts
- Other Barks & Bites for Friday, July 11: EGC Affirms Annulment of Rubik’s Cube Marks; Sysco Trade Secret Case Dismissal Affirmed by Fourth Circuit; and EU Advocate General Finds Member States Can Impose Measures to Protect News Content on Meta Platforms
- EU Publishes Code of Practice as Deadline for AI Act’s Provisions on General-Purpose AI Models Nears
- Will the Federal Circuit Finally Follow Supreme Court Holdings on the Unavailability of the Laches Defense?
- CAFC Upholds Win for Janssen on Patent for Antipsychotic Med Dosing Regimen
- IP Innovators – From Patent Office to Managing Partner: Chris Agrawal’s Journey