Sony, the Japanese electronics giant, has filed a new patent that allows you to wirelessly transfer power from one device to another. The patent filing titled ‘Configuration of Data and Power Transfer in Near Field Communications’, published earlier this month, was uncovered by tech site What Future, which describes a system by which two smartphones [...]
In a shocking twist of fate and hypocrisy, Chinese automaker Chery, known for using ripped-off designs from established automakers for some of its own cars like many Chinese automakers do, is suing Mercedes-Benz in Chinese court for trademark infringement, according to Reuters. The Chinese government is notoriously relaxed when it comes to its own companies plagiarizing designs [...]
The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes an electronic accessory device available to extend and expand usefulness of a portable computing device. Specifically, the IP covers a "thin" accessory, a kind of "headless" [...]
Section 3(d) of the Indian Patent Act was first introduced in the year 2005, which states that: “the mere discovery of a new form of a known substance which does not result in the enhancement of the known efficacy of that substance or the mere discovery of any new property or new use of [...]
The notion that online platforms should not be held responsible for the infringing acts of their users is something entrenched in law in many regions, including the United States and Europe. In Australia, however, a perceived drafting error in the implementation of the Australia – US Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) means that safe harbor [...]
The fashion industry won a potentially powerful new tool for preventing knockoffs as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a manufacturer of cheerleader uniforms that sought copyright protection for its distinctive decorative patterns. The U.S. Supreme Court in October for oral arguments, Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, the much-anticipated copyright dispute over cheerleading [...]
