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General Court: no absolute protection for symbols of particular public interest

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/general-court-no-absolute-protection.html Kat friend Jan Jacobi reports on a consequential decision by the General Court on official symbols. Official symbols are generally protected under articles 7(1)(h) and 7(1)(i) EUTMR. Article 7(1)(h) applies to symbols that are registered with and listed by WIPO, such as flags, state emblems and hallmarks. Article 7(1)(i)... Continue reading
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Africa IP highlights 2021 #1: The copyright field

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/africa-ip-highlights-2021-1-copyright.html It’s December and time for what is now an annual ritual for this Africa Correspondent – The Africa IP Highlights! The Africa IP Highlights is an initiative of this Kat and is a series of posts put together to highlight some of the key developments in IP in Africa... Continue reading
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[Opinion] Can an AI system be an inventor ?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/opinion-can-ai-system-be-inventor.html The AmeriKat braces for the takeover of the machines….or more likely not… There has been much headline ink spilled on the question of AI-inventorship in the IP press and beyond. Kat friends Professor Kelvin FK Low (National University of Singapore), Professor Wai Yee Wan (City University of Hong Kong)... Continue reading
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T-254/20: who owns the Soviet brands?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/t-25420-who-owns-soviet-brands.html In October 2021, the General Court (GC) issued the ruling in T-254/20, Roshen v EUIPO, which drew the attention of this Ukrainian Kat. Louis-Michel enjoys researching Soviet brands The dispute arose when “Krasny Oktyabr”, a Russian confectionary company, registered an EU trade mark (EUTM) in Class 30 for a... Continue reading
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The SPC alphabet: Are combination product SPCs precluded by Article 3(a), (c) and/or (d)?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-spc-alphabet-are-combination.html A new referral to the CJEU from the Finish Market Court seeks clarification on the interpretation of Article 3(c) of the SPC Regulation with respect to combination products. It might be doubted whether the referral will have much meaningful impact, given the major hurdles to combination product SPC protection... Continue reading
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Around the IP Blogs

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/around-ip-blogs_12.html Another week, another review of the latest news from the surrounding IP blogs! TRADE MARKS The China National Intellectual Administration (CNIPA) recently published the new guidelines for trade mark examination procedures. The new guidelines cover topics such as formality examination and procedures for trade mark applications, oppositions, declarations of... Continue reading
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Sunday Surprises

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/sunday-surprises.html Hope all of you Kat friends are having a good weekend. This Kat has been scrolling around for the latest events and opportunities. EVENTS The Federal Circuit Historical Society “Beyond the Madame Curie Complex: A Retrospective on Women and Gender in Stem” (14 December 2021) On 14 December... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html Although this Kat struggled to understand the mysterious energies from last week’s moon eclipse, the stars and the planets have aligned to bring you the latest posts from the Katworld. A Kat contemplating the complex beauty of the universe Copyright Adele has stolen the spotlight with her new album... Continue reading
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[Guest post] Milan loses derby against Inter… in Court

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/guest-post-milan-loses-derby-against.html Katfriend Federica Combariati (TM IP Counsel at Assa Abloy) discusses a recent decision relating to AC Milan’s attempt to extend its international trade mark registration for its club logo to the territory of the European Union. The General Court rejected an appeal brought by AC Milan (nicknamed also Rossoneri) and... Continue reading
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Book Review: We the Robots?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/book-review-we-robots.html The regulation of artificial intelligence is the topic of national and international public consultations and a growing area of literature. A recent contribution to that discussion is “We, the Robots? Regulating Artificial Intelligence and the Limits of the Law“ by Simon Chesterman, National University of Singapore. As Chesterman... Continue reading