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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/is-car-key-housing-component-part-of-car.html The repair clause in Art. 110(1) Community Design Regulation (‘CDR’) provides that the protection as a Community design shall not exist for a design which constitutes a component part of a complex product for the purpose of the repair of that complex product so as to restore its original... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/guest-post-basmati-trade-mark-refused.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Kimberley Evans (Pearce IP) regarding another instalment, this time in New Zealand, of the long-running BASMATI IP saga. Here’s what Kimberley writes: BASMATI trade mark refused registration in New Zealand by Kimberley Evans Basmati rice is a... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/upc-takes-strong-stance-on-therapeutic.html The Central Division of the UPC has issued its first revocation order (Sanofi v Amgen, UPC_CFI_1/202). The decision is not just remarkable for being the first decision of its kind. The UPC Central Division also takes a strong stance on the patentability of therapeutic antibody inventions in Europe. The Central... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-eleonore-song.html The Single’s cover Over the last month, this Kat had to relocate from Stockholm to Brussels. Amidst the hustle and bustle of moving, a wave of nostalgia hit, bringing back memories of his dear mentor and Italian friend, Eleonora. In that moment of longing, the desire to write a... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-nutritional-benefits-of-baby.html Second-medical use patents can be exceedingly valuable, given that they can provide significant additional exclusivity for an existing commercial product. Accordingly, there are strict requirements for what innovations qualify for the additional protection provided by second medical use claims. In T 0815/22, the Board of Appeal considered whether the nutritional benefits... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/guest-post-who-owns-copyright-to.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams, PhD researcher in the fields of copyright and dispute system design at the University of Antwerp, regarding copyright ownership of Nigeria’s re-adopted national anthem. Recently, the Nigerian government decided to do away... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-ipkat-team-arrivals-farewell-and.html Every now and then, The IPKat team welcomes new contributors, says thanks and goodbye to existing contributors, and shares some news concerning the Kats. Let’s find out more! InternKats The IPKat is delighted to welcome the following as new InternKats for the next six months. Asude Sena Moya Asude... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/book-review-terrell-on-law-of-patents.html This is a review of the twentieth edition of Terrell on the Law of Patents, which was released at the end of June 2024. This tome was first published in 1884 by Thomas Terrell, and in the 140 years since, has become a well-established authority for patent practitioners and judges, providing... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/tuesday-tiddlywinks.html Not sleeping obviously:Thinking about IP instead During summer, most things (rightly) slow down to give room for sunshine, sunbathing, and outdoor activities. However, money is not the only thing that never sleeps … Unlike Kats, IP never sleeps either! Take a look at current and future IP-related activities below,... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_16.html If you were too busy to keep up with the IP news last week, then join this Kat (who, by the way, is publishing her first post on The IPKat!) in catching a summary of what you missed. Trade Marks and Geographical Indications Image by Riana Harvey Jocelyn Bosse... Continue reading
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