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Monster Mash

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/monster-mash.html With Halloween around the corner, it is time to review a ‘monstrous’ decision of the German Patent Court involving the popular Monster Energy drink. Background In 2017, FOKUS BILGISAYAR SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI (‘Fokus’) designated Germany in its International Registration no. 1352854 for the following sign:
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[Book Review] The Protection of Geographical Indications: Law and Practice (3rd edition)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/book-review-protection-of-geographical.html This is a review of the newest edition of The Protection of Geographical Indications: Law and Practice (Edward Elgar, 2024) by Michael Blakeney (University of Western Australia). Now in its third edition, the text provides detailed commentary on the European laws on geographical indications (GIs) and related areas of law. The... Continue reading
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Saturday Sundries

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/saturday-sundries.html Enjoying the seasonal foliage Another week has come to an end and, as usual, it is time to catch up with opportunities and events in the IP world, as well as some news regarding the IPKat Team. IPKat Team GuestKat Nedim Malovic is taking a break from blogging. We... Continue reading
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Board of Appeal back-pedals on referral in view of “unequivocal” lack of legal basis for the description amendment requirement (T 56/21)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/board-of-appeal-back-pedals-on-referral.html Attentive IPKat readers may have noticed that this Kat has been rather silent of late. Do not fear, PatKat is back! And what a better way to start off an autumnal season of IP news than with the patent blog crowd-pleaser, description amendments. Last year, the Board of Appeal... Continue reading
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[Guest post] Asking ourselves ‘Y’ – Are shape marks shaping complex products’ aftermarkets?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/guest-post-asking-ourselves-y-are-shape.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Manon Vanderhaeghe and Jozefien Vanherpe (both KULeuven) reflecting on the current state of protection of 3D marks, particularly having regard to their enforcement. Here’s what they write: Asking ourselves ‘Y’ – Are shape marks shaping... Continue reading
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Long walk to copyright reform #10: South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill has been referred to the Constitutional Court

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/long-walk-to-copyright-reform-10-south.html Today (15 October 2024), South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa referred the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB) to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on their constitutionality. IPKat readers may recall this Kat’s post at the time South Africa’s Parliament passed the two bills again... Continue reading
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Can you photograph a copyright-protected wallpaper without the right holder’s explicit consent? Yes, says the German Supreme Court

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/can-you-photograph-copyright-protected.html If you buy a wallpaper that shows copyright-protected pictures and apply it to the wall of a room, can you take a picture or video of the room and publish the picture or video online? Or do you have to ask the copyright owner for explicit consent? The German... Continue reading
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[Guest post] Flat rates supported by clauses on universality of repertoire in contracts between CMOs and users are anti-competitive, says Spanish Competition Authority

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/guest-post-flat-rates-supported-by.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Lucius Klobučník (Aston University) on a recent decision of the Spanish Competition Authority regarding the compatibility of certain rates charged by collective management organizations (CMOs) with the prohibition of abuses of dominant position. Here’s... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_14.html If you were too busy to keep up with the IPKat last week, then join this Kat in catching up on some IP news! Patents Gif by Riana Harvey Katfriend Federico Caruso (SIB LEX) discussed a recent ruling by the Munich Local Division of the Unified Patent Court in... Continue reading
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Friday Fantasies

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/friday-fantasies.html Getting ready for a little weekend getaway Another working week is approaching its end. Before logging off for the weekend, take however a look at the usual pot-pourri of Kat-news below and, as always, do not forget to check our regularly updated Events page! Events 4iP Council Webinar –... Continue reading