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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/european-commission-consultation-on.html Building on the momentum of the final push towards launch of the UPC, the EPO has launched a stake-holder consultation on a proposal to unify the “fragmented” system for SPC registration. The purpose of the SPC Regulations (Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1610/96) is to compensate patentees... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/response-of-european-patent-office-to.html In response to the ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a notice relating to provisions allowing for deadline extensions in view of the conflict. The notice accompanies strongly worded expressions of solidarity with Ukraine from patent offices and organisations across Europe, as well as donations of... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/web3-revolution-in-decentralization-or.html When this Kat taught computer law in the 1990’s (which primarily meant software law), the main issue was how far copyright protection would apply to cover functional features. Generally, the courts first recognized broad protection (notably, the 1986 Whelan case in the U.S.) but then cut back (the 1992... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/only-trade-mark-proprietor-has-burden.html Proving genuine use of a trade mark (within the meaning of article 16 Directive TMD) can be a challenging task. This is especially the case when a mark has been used irregularly. In those circumstances finding sufficient and suitable proof may be difficult. At the same time, proving that... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/sunday-surprises_20.html Spring seems to be approaching and many IP events and opportunities are about to greet the new season. The IPKat has compiled some of them for your weekly Sunday evening overview. EVENTS ECTA ®etreat | 7 April 2022 | Milan, IT The ECTA ®etreat entitled “The never-ending challenge of shape... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/louis-wain-cat-painter-life-of.html Having been an avid reader of this blog since his legal traineeship days (and albeit originally a convinced dog lover) this GuestKat has always been amused and entertained by its peculiar editorial line. So he is honoured to review a movie which, under the suggestion of PermaKat Neil Wilkof,... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/guest-post-nigerias-quest-for-its-own.html Last month, members of the Nigerian Technical Working Group on Geographical Indications met to consider their first draft of a bill for the protection of Geographical Indications. Katfriend, Ifeanyi E. Okonkwo attended the meeting and now reports on how it went and what should happen next. Here is what... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/monday-miscellany.html At the dawn of a new week, there are exciting new IP events and opportunities approaching that must not be missed! Check them out below. A Kat enjoying lower temperatures and looking sophisticated. Events IFIM – IP and Regulatory Rights in the Age of Personalized Medicine – 15 March... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_13.html The IPKat has been very active this past week! Have you had a chance to read the latest posts? If not, here is a quick recap! “Cosmic Kitten” by Bold Frontiers is marked with CC BY 2.0. GuestKat Sophie Corke reports on a recent case involving the German whisky... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/italian-supreme-court-says-that.html Kat-quotation There is little doubt that one of the most (if not the most) significant exceptions in copyright law is the one relating to quotation, criticism or review. Despite it being admittedly a ‘right to quote’ from the perspective of Article 10(1) of the Berne Convention, under EU law... Continue reading
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