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[Book Review] Forever

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/book-review-forever.html This TechieKat was thrilled to put her paws on Forever, written by Daniel J. Gervais, Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law and Director of Vanderbilt Intellectual Property Program at Vanderbilt University. Forever is a legal sci-fi story and the first volume of the Coexistence Trilogy (see the dedicated website... Continue reading
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Elettra Lamborghini and the patronymic trade mark

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/elettra-lamborghini-and-patronymic.html The Board of Appeals of the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM) recently issued a decision in favour of Elettra Lamborghini, allowing her to register her name as a trade mark despite the opposition from well-known car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini. Facts of the case Elettra Lamborghini, granddaughter of... Continue reading
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Outline of scientific paper insufficient to confer originality

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/outline-of-scientific-paper.html The notion of originality is key to copyright law. Our readers might be well aware of this [IPKat here, here or here]. It is therefore interesting and useful to know what can constitute a free and creative choice for each type of work that may be created. This time,... Continue reading
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[UPCKat] Sufficient certainty of patent validity/infringement in PI proceedings

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/upckat-sufficient-certainty-of-patent.html The UPCKat is getting the hang of so many UPC hearings in Munich As part of our UPCKat reporting on the latest UPC developments, the IPKat continues its series of reports that analyze the development of preliminary injunction case law from the UPC. With our guest UPCKat team in the form... Continue reading
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Connecting the dots

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/connecting-dots.html Dotted or broken lines are common in trade mark and design applications to show elements that are not meant to be protected. The Guidelines on the Examination of applications for registered Community designs of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘EUIPO’) state: Visual disclaimers indicate that protection is not... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_27.html If you were too busy last week to keep up with the IP news, here’s the summary of what you missed. Join Us! Looking at new opportunities. Image from Pixabay. Firstly, a reminder that applications are currently open for a new GuestKat and InternKat. The deadline for applying to... Continue reading
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We have a new treaty! Report on the conclusion of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/we-have-new-treaty-report-on-conclusion.html The second and final week of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge has come to an end with the adoption of a new international legal instrument, entitled the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (available here). This is the first WIPO... Continue reading
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Sunday Surprises

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/sunday-surprises_26.html The IPKat is back with the latest overview of opportunities, events and IP news! Opportunities The University of Edinburgh is seeking to hire a Lecturer in Global Law and Digital Technology. Candidates with expertise in law and digital technologies are welcome to apply until May 29. GikII, an annual... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_20.html If you were too busy enjoying the May sunshine last week, here’s the summary of what you missed: Patents Image from Pixabay. Rose Hughes shared that the USPTO has issued a request for comments regarding the impact of AI on evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and... Continue reading
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Katcall: Openings for a GuestKat and InternKat!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/katcall-openings-for-guestkat-and.html Are you passionate about IP? We have exciting news for you! The IPKat is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for GuestKat posts and looking for an IP enthusiast to fill an InternKat position. GuestKat and InternKat positions are six months (with the possibility of extension), and there are no... Continue reading