What Happened in the Field of Intellectual Property Worldwide? - June 2025
- Juniper IP
- Jun 11
- 3 min read
This newsletter compiles global intellectual property news from various media sources.
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The “Delete All IP Law?” Debate Heats Up
A short but provocative post by Twitter and Block co-founder Jack Dorsey on April 11 sparked major controversy in the world of intellectual property (IP). With just four words, Dorsey declared: “delete all IP law.”
Tesla and X (formerly Twitter) CEO Elon Musk quickly voiced his agreement. In the days that followed, reactions poured in from across the tech and legal communities. While some viewed the statement as radical yet thought-provoking, many legal experts found it both ethically and practically problematic.
📌 Critics say this reflects a growing push from big tech companies to use copyrighted data freely for AI training. 📌 Legal professionals warn: without IP rights, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic value could collapse. 📌 In the U.S., IP rights are enshrined in the Constitution — removing them could pose serious risks both domestically and globally.
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Google updates its iconic ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 years.
For the first time since its major redesign on September 1, 2015, Google is updating its “G” icon. The previous icon featured four distinct color sections—red, yellow, green, and blue. The new design introduces smooth color transitions, where red fades into yellow, yellow into green, and green into blue, creating a more vibrant and dynamic look. This update aligns with Google's recent visual direction, including the Gemini gradient and AI Mode in Search.
The new “G” icon is already live on the Google Search app for iOS and began rolling out to Android (Google app 16.18 beta) as well. It’s a subtle change that might go unnoticed, especially on homescreens or browser favicons.
As of now, only the “G” icon has been refreshed; Google’s main wordmark logo and other product icons like Chrome or Maps remain unchanged.
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Domestic Patent Applications Rise in Q1: 1,464 Filed
According to data from the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office (TÜRKPATENT), 1,464 domestic patent applications were filed in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.1% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The total number of patent applications (domestic + foreign) reached 3,169, while foreign applications dropped by 10.7% to 1,705.
In March alone, Germany led foreign patent filings with 106 applications, followed by the USA, Italy, and Switzerland. Among Turkish cities, Istanbul (570 applications) and Ankara (267 applications) topped the list for domestic filings in Q1.
A total of 2,651 patents were granted during the same period—681 to domestic applicants and 1,970 to foreign applicants. Additionally, 103 geographical indication applications were filed, reflecting a 25.6% increase compared to the first quarter of the previous year.
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COOGI Claims Pharrell, Louis Vuitton Stole its Signature Knitwear Design
Fashion brand COOGI has filed a lawsuit in New York federal court against Louis Vuitton, its men’s creative director Pharrell Williams, and collaborator NIGO, alleging copyright and trade dress infringement.
The lawsuit claims that knitwear featured in Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection closely copies COOGI’s registered “RAG & BONE” sweater design and iconic multicolored, textured knit patterns — without permission. COOGI argues that the garments were designed and marketed to capitalize on its distinctive brand identity and reputation.
COOGI emphasizes the cultural relevance of its knitwear, famously worn by The Notorious B.I.G. in the 1990s and referenced in hip-hop culture. Despite sending cease-and-desist letters since February 2025, COOGI says it received no response, describing Louis Vuitton's conduct as intentional and in bad faith.
COOGI is seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages, disgorgement of profits, and destruction of all allegedly infringing products, citing false endorsement, unfair competition, and trademark dilution as part of its claims.
The case underscores the increasing legal scrutiny of luxury brands borrowing from streetwear and culturally significant aesthetics — raising broader questions about homage vs. appropriation in contemporary fashion.
Source: https://www.thefashionlaw.com/coogi-claims-pharrell-louis-vuitton-stole-its-knitwear-designs/
…………………………………………………………………………………….Prema Engineering Files Lawsuit Against Lamborghini Over Use of Proprietary Technical Data
Prema Engineering has filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court, claiming that proprietary steering wheel configurations developed during its technical support for the Iron Lynx racing team in the 2024 World Endurance Championship were used by Lamborghini without authorization. The configurations, which require significant technical expertise and long-term R&D, are said to be crucial to performance and owned exclusively by Prema. The company alleges that Lamborghini used this data while preparing for the 2025 season with a different team. The lawsuit includes claims of trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, and unauthorized computer access. Prema is seeking compensatory damages, injunctive relief, and protection of its intellectual property.
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