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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/breaking-court-of-appeal-frames-article.html The Court of Appeal pawing at a combination SPC this holidayseason … It is the most wonderful time of the year. Or, so they say. If you haven’t been able to enjoy the glittering lights illuminating London, feast upon the myriad of Christmas markets around Europe or have an... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/breaking-cjeu-rules-that-provision-of.html Does EU copyright law allow the establishment of second-hand markets for subject matter (other than software) in digital format? This is the question that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) substantially answered this morning when it handed down its much-awaited judgment [not yet available on the Curia... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/maradona-successfully-sues-dolce-over.html Readers might remember that, a couple of years ago, this blog reported on a lawsuit filed in Italy by former Argentinean footballer Diego Armando Maradona against Italian fashion house Dolce&Gabbana. The reason? The use, by the defendants, of his name on a jersey (below) worn by a model during... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/hague-court-of-appeal-stays-enforcement.html Earlier this month, the Court of Appeal (CoA) of the Hague stayed the enforcement of a patent decision under appeal where an injunction was granted [decision here, in Dutch]. The decision is of interest because it is exceptionally rare for Dutch courts to stay enforcement of decisions and the... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/monday-miscellany_16.html Not long until Christmas now! Before we all start wrapping our presents (if you haven’t already) and making the journey back home for the holidays, you can find out about IP events, job opportunities and news here. Is this Kat in awe of Christmas, or the wonder that is... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/book-reviewthe-parody-exception-in.html If readers where intrigued by the consideration of the festive election campaign using Love Actually as a potential parody work [Kat post from Alex here], then you may be interested to read this book dedicated to the parody exception, so here is a festive book review for you! The... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/cjeu-rules-on-genuine-use-of-collective.html The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the indication of the affiliation with a local waste collection may influence consumers’ purchasing decision and consequently contribute to maintain or create a share in the market for the goods or services protected by the mark. Earlier... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/wipo-public-consultation-on-ai-and-ip.html The World Intellectual Property Organization has launched a public consultation process on artificial intelligence and intellectual property policy, inviting feedback on an issues paper designed to help define the most-pressing questions likely to face IP policy makers as AI increases in importance. In January 2019, WIPO issued a study... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/ipkat-book-of-year-awards-2019.html As the Christmas season is in full swing, it can mean only one thing dear readers of the IPKat blog and IP books, it is time again to nominate your favourite IP books of the year! Us Kats love a good IP read, and over 2019 the IPKat has... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-uk-government-sheds-light-on-status.html Following several rounds of consultation, The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) has issued a legal statement on the status of cryptoassets and smart contracts under the English and Welsh law. [The IPKat has previously written about the potential challenges of smart contracts here]. Cryptoassets as property UKJT has concluded that... Continue reading
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