The IPKat BLOG – Page 63

In: The IPKat BLOG

IP-focused ERA events return in the Fall, with two conferences carrying IPKat readers’ discount

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/ip-focused-era-events-return-in-fall.html Trier, Germany’s oldest city The IPKat is always interested in the activities organized and delivered by the ever-busy Katfriends at ERA in Trier (Germany) and is pleased to let readers know that the following will take place over the Fall: European Patent Litigation Certificate The first is the European... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

[Guest post] German court finds online marketplace liable under CJEU YouTube/Cyando standard

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/guest-post-german-court-fiends-online.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following post by former GuestKat Mirko Brüß (Brüß Law) concerning a recent German decision tackling the vexed issue of when an internet platform operator may be held directly liable for IPR infringements. Here’s what Mirko writes: German court finds... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

Sunday Surprises

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/sunday-surprises.html As the summer winds down, we invite you to go through some IP news and events to get your schedule full and exciting for the autumn! Image courtesy of Riana Harvey Conferences Emerging issues in licensing and enforcement of SEPs in the context of IoT development “Emerging issues in... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

When homage might be a short step away from infringement … or not?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/when-homage-might-be-short-step-away.html If this Kat were to draw up a list of the types of work most likely to be the subject of copyright infringement proceedings, photographs would be quite high if not, in some countries, even at the top of the list. Famous examples include the red London Bus, the... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

Data science needs law: reflections on the experiences of data scientists working in Africa

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/data-science-needs-law-reflections-on.html Discussions around artificial intelligence (AI), data science, machine learning, text and data mining (TDM), etc. have made things so that everyone most are aware that access to data is imperative for these activities. In this regard, the role of legal frameworks such as copyright law, data protection laws and... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

Keeping up with Belgian patent litigation: Year case law review 2022

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/keeping-up-with-belgian-patent.html While the AmeriKat is still recovering from2020, her Belgian Katfriends sum-up what was2022 in Belgian patent litigation ‘Tis the season for a look at the cases that were in 2022 from around Europe and what they mean for the IP litigation themes in those jurisdictions now that the dust... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_23.html Here is a brief recap of the topics covered last week on The IPKat. Confidential Information Image by Riana Harvey Annsley Merelle Ward discussed the recent decision Mimo Connect v Burley & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 909 and in particular the fact that facts are everything in confidential information... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

[Book Review] Implied licences in copyright law

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/book-review-implied-licences-in.html This is a review of Poorna Mysoor’s Implied licences in copyright law (Oxford University Press, 2021). As the title suggests, this book consists of a detailed analysis and explanation of instances where it is possible to imply a copyright licence in response to or as a defence to an... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

How much visual similarity is necessary?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/how-much-visual-similarity-is-necessary.html In an earlier post, this Kat discussed the seemingly narrowing scope of protection of figurative marks in EU trade mark practice. While the EUIPO and General Court rather easily considered figurative signs to be confusingly similar in the past, the pendulum seems to swing too far to the other... Continue reading
In: The IPKat BLOG

Tuesday Wonders

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/tuesday-wonders.html While there is still time to enjoy the last month of summer, here are the latest opportunities in the IP field. Assimilate IP Image via Pexels Assimilate IP is offering a series of training courses given by webinar and IPKat readers are very welcome to a 10% discount on... Continue reading