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The UK takes the final step out of Unitary Patent Court

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-uk-takes-final-step-out-of-unitary.html It does not come as a big surprise, but it comes certainly with some bitter feelings. The UK takes the final formal steps towards its withdrawal from the Unified Patent Court project (UPCA). Already in late February, the UK government made it clear that the UK would not participate... Continue reading
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Who owns your BankID? A billion Swedish krona in damages saga to be continued…

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/who-owns-your-bankid-billion-swedish.html Accumulate has now appealed the ruling of the Patent and Market Court (PMT 6997-17) of 8t June 2020, regarding trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract and copyright infringement with respect to the service BankID. BankID is one of the most lucrative services in Sweden, since it is the sole... Continue reading
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[Guest Post] Is this the end of patent claim construction as we know it?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/guest-post-is-this-end-of-patent-claim.html The “Markman Hearing” related to claim interpretation has been one of the defining innovations of US patent litigation. Kat reader Robert Isackson provides insights into an on-going case, which may change the way claim construction issues are dealt with in US civil proceedings. Over to Robert: I only accept... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: if you missed the IPKat last week

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_19.html Sunbathing IPR EnforcementIn case C-264/09, the Court of Justice interpreted the notion of ‘address’, as used in Art. 8(2)(a) of the 2004/48/EC Directive. Eleonora Rosati looked into this ruling, following her previous analysis of the Advocate’s General opinion. Although the CJEU considers that IP addresses and email address do... Continue reading
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Sunday Surprises

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/sunday-surprises.html So excited, I just can’t hide it… This Kat has some fantastic news for you! Here are some events and opportunities that will make up for the first have of 2020… Webinars MARQUES has put together a range of online sessions, with a focus on technology, for everyone to... Continue reading
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SkyKick Episode IV: a new hope

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/skykick-episode-iv-new-hope.html Quite recently, in a courtroom not far away, SkyKick returned. In an unexpected twist in the context of a long-running saga, judgment #4 ([2020] EWHC (Ch) 1735), from Lord Justice Arnold, directly followed judgment #3 [how confusing]. This time, the judge was dealing with consequences of his finding that SkyKick... Continue reading
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BREAKING: AG Øe advises CJEU to rule that, under the InfoSoc Directive, platforms like YouTube and Uploaded are not liable for making available infringing user-uploaded content

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/breaking-ag-e-advises-cjeu-to-rule-that.html Advocate General (AG) Saugmandsgaard Øe has just issued his Opinion in Joined Cases C-682/18 and C-683/18, in which he has advised the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to rule that, under EU law as existing prior to the adoption of Directive 2019/790 (the DSM Directive), platforms... Continue reading
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The broadside ballad as newspaper: When the melody of “Greensleeves” met the latest public hanging in the City of London

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-broadside-ballad-as-newspaper-when.html A common scene in movies from the middle of the last century featured a young newspaper hawker standing on a street corner and yelling —”Extra, extra, read all about it”, followed by a brief description of the item that was intended to convince a passer-by to purchase a copy... Continue reading
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Around the IP Blogs

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/around-ip-blogs_15.html This Kat says Guten Tag Last week in the IP blogosphere was especially good news for Germanophiles: catch up with the latest news and views below. Copyright The Kluwer Copyright Blog published a two-part comment on Germany’s recently-published draft legislation for the implementation of Article 17 of the DSM... Continue reading
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[Event report] INTA’s first online conference. Brands in Society: Their Influence and Responsibility (Day 1)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/event-report-intas-first-online.html The International Trademark Association (INTA) held its first online conference, Brands in Society: Their Influence and Responsibility, on 22 and 23 June 2020. The two-day conference addressed diverse topics concerning the important role that brands play in society. The TechieKat was pleased to be in attendance. Here is the... Continue reading