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IP weekly highlights—21 May 2020

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Published on: 21 May 2020

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—EPO publishes new guidance for oral proceedings by video conference
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Guidance on time limits after extension period published
EUIPO Executive Director delivers update on coronavirus (COVID-19) situation
Online piracy doubles in two months following coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Confidential information
Breach of confidence—infringer’s knowledge of lack of authorisation (Media Entertainment NV v Karyagdyyev)
IP clause bank
‘Business Day’ vs ‘Working Day’
LexTalk®IP: a Lexis®PSL community

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Article summary

This week's edition of IP weekly highlights includes the latest news and information on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it affects the IP sector, including new guidance from the European Patent Office regarding the conduct of hearings via video conference during the outbreak, and analysis of the ruling in Media Entertainment NV v Karyagdyyev which considered the requirement of knowledge in order to be liable for misuse of confidential information.

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