In Part I of this NRF blog series, posted here, we reported on three AI-related cases published in 2025 by the Beijing Internet Court as being ‘model’ (precedent-illustrating) AI cases. In this article, we continue with the remaining three
Beijing Internet Court Published Model AI-related Cases – Part I
With the increasingly widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) in all walks of life, disputes relating to AI are also rapidly emerging. In a press conference last year, the Beijing Internet Court published eight ‘model’ (precedent-illustrating) cases involving…
Do We Have Bad Blood? Taylor Swift Successfully Opposes “SWIFT HOME” Trademark Application
When a home goods company tried to register “SWIFT HOME” for its pillows and sheets, Taylor Swift was not about to shake it off. The intense (albeit brief) trademark showdown between Swift and Cathay Home offers a front-row seat to…
Orphan works, remote learning and AI: updates regarding the Commonwealth Government’s recent proposed amendments to the Copyright Act
- facilitate the use of copyright materials for which the
Bye bye intrinsic test? Substantial similarity in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg
On January 2, 2026, a Ninth Circuit panel affirmed the jury verdict in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg, — F. 4th. —–, 2026 WL 17166 (9th Cir. Jan. 2, 2026), which found that defendant celebrity tattoo artist Katherine Von Drachenberg…
Keeping Hong Kong’s registered design system up to date with the modern world
The Australian IP Report 2025: Staying ahead of the pack
This article was co-authored with Alyson Poole, with thanks to Jerome Messiha.
Overview
IP Australia released the Australian IP Report 2025 (IP Report), providing the latest IP trends, statistics and policy developments across Australia. In this article we explore…
Are You Ready for an AI Compliance Check?
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong conducted compliance checks on 60 local organizations across a wide range of sectors to study their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on personal data…
Court Halts Anthropic’s Historic AI Copyright Settlement
Judge William Alsup expressed broad concerns about a proposed $1.5 billion settlement deal between Anthropic PBC and a number of author-plaintiffs, questioning whether the agreement adequately protects class members and Anthropic. At a September 8 preliminary hearing, Judge Alsup denied…
Never Give Up: How SIDECAR SLIDER BAR Proves Persistence Pays Off in Trademark Prosecution
Bucking the trend of recent Section(d) refusal affirmances, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) delivered a surprising victory to the applicant in In re Restaurant Concept Management, LLC,[1] finding no likelihood of confusion between SIDECAR SLIDER BAR…