Get your round-up of the week’s intellectual property news and opinion.

New Balance wins record China trademark award

US sportswear firm wins record payout after local shoemakers infringe famous ‘N’ logo.

German court reveals reason for Europe-wide patent system freeze

Federal court reveals reasons for halting UPC ratification.

Can you defend a trade mark from a non-use action if it has been used in a different or altered form?

James Cornish, from top IP law firm Page White and Farrer, takes a look at the trade mark non-use policy. A great read for interview or placement preparation!

Historic patent handed over to iconic Aberdeen theatre

HGF hands over original 1903 patent to historic Scottish theatre.