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EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #6 – “Crafting the Future: New perspectives for Geographical Indications”

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report_54.html This Kat is delighted to continue the reporting on the 5th edition of the Intellectual Property Case Law Conference (IPCLC) organised by the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The sixth session was devoted to “Crafting the Future: New perspectives for Geographical Indications.” The... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_30.html ¡Hola! from Alicante, España, where this Kat is excited to be reporting on this year’s EUIPO Case Law Conference. Amidst the fascinating updates from the conference, here is the summary of the IP news that you might have missed last week. Patents and Plant Varieties A Kat enjoying the beach... Continue reading
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[Guest post] EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #2 – “A Deep-Dive into latest Design Case-law and Developments: Multi-layered Perspectives”

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-post-euipo-boa-ip-caw-law.html The IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law” continues and it’s now time of the second report. This post has been kindly prepared by Katfriend Michela Galea (Stockholm University). Here’s what she writes: EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #2 – “A Deep-Dive into... Continue reading
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Monday Miscellany

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/monday-miscellany.html Always on the move to attend the latest events What’s new in terms of events and opportunities in the IP field? Find out by reviewing the latest edition of our miscellany post. And, for events, do not forget to regularly check our Events page. Happy week to all our... Continue reading
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EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report # 4 – “IP Code-Breaking in the Era of AI Advancements”

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report.html This TechieKat is thrilled to attend the 5th Intellectual Property Case Law (IPCLC) Conference which is taking place today and tomorrow in Alicante, Spain. As reported here and here, this year’s edition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Part of the IPKat... Continue reading
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[Guest post] EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #3 – “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization”

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-post-euipo-boa-ip-case-law.html The IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law” continues and it’s now time of the second report. This post has been kindly prepared by Katfriend Mindia Davitadze (Stockholm University). Here’s what he writes: EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #3 – “Reconciling the Old... Continue reading
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EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #1 – “An Odyssey Through the Evolving Landscape of Trade Mark General Court Judgments”

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-caw-law-conference-report.html EUIPO Executive Director João Negrão opening the 5th editionof the EUIPO BoA IPCLC This year’s IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law”, organized by the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is taking place today and tomorrow in (not-)always sunny... Continue reading
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Simple combination of clothing styles does not confer originality

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/simple-combination-of-clothing-styles.html Litigation involving the alleged infringement of rights in ready-to-wear clothing is a frequent occurrence [IPKat here, here]. Analysis of these cases often raises questions about the conditions for protection under copyright and design law, and even about the concept of cumulative protection. A recent ruling issued by the Tribunal... Continue reading
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Guest Book Review: Hashtags and Trade Marks – A Comparative Legal Approach

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-book-review-hashtags-and-trade.html This Book Review of “Hashtags and Trade Marks – A Comparative Legal Approach”, written by Nazanin Aslani, is kindly provided by Katfriend Victoria Thüsing (Stockholm University). Here is what Victoria has to say: Nazanin Aslani, visiting lecturer at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London, UK, and... Continue reading
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World IP Day 2024: A Global Celebration of IP, Innovation and Creativity!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/world-ip-day-2024-global-celebration-of.html World Intellectual Property Day is commemorated every 26 April. Millions of people worldwide celebrate the essential role of IP rights in fostering creativity and innovation to drive human progress. The date was designated in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization’s member states, coinciding with the day the WIPO... Continue reading