Posted on Dec 31, 2012 in IP News Updates | 0 comments IP News Updates PATENTS Kansan gets patent for computerized fishing pole Marvell, critics decry huge award in CMU patent case Apple Agrees To Drop Patent Claims Against Samsung’s New Phone ITC judge recommends ban on Samsung products TRADEMARKS Georgia challenges Virginia school’s trademark on Regent University name Apple iBooks Author Logo now a Registered Trademark in China The Louboutin vs. YSL Suit Is Officially Over COPYRIGHTS JIPO creating formal copyright registration system Pinterest Sued Over Copyright Infringement From Failed Sharing Site Owners China court orders Apple to pay for copyright violation BLOG UPDATES Time for a Curved iPhone as Apple Gets Patent on Bending Glass The IPO’s draft guidelines for biotechnology patents – A cause for worry? Carnegie Mellon v. Marvell: Another $1b verdict.