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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/euipo-report-on-trade-secrets.html The AmeriKat loves a good EU report –excellent summer nap time fodder Another week, another trade secrets update. This time from one of the Kat’s Swedish friends, Hans Eriksson (Westerburg & Partners) on the EUIPO’s report on Trade Secrets Trends in the EU published at the end of June... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/put-putin-in-not-registerable-as-eu.html Rejections of trade marks that are contrary to public policy or accepted principles of morality (Art. 7(1)(f) EUTMR) are rather rare. The EUIPO added a new facet to this absolute ground for refusal by denying registration of the trade mark ‘Put Putin In’. Background and EUIPO’s decision Two individuals... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/forget-snakes-on-plane-uk-ip-court.html In a recent judgment, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court of the High Court of England and Wales (the Court), rejected AC Cars’ counterclaim against Clive Sutton (CSL) for a declaration of invalidity and revocation for non-use of the UK registered mark AC COBRA, highlighting some of the difficulties in... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/uk-takes-uncompromising-approach-to.html Recorder Douglas Campbell KC in the High Court recently handed down a decision ([2023] EWHC 1471) considering the interpretation of “product” in the SPC Regulation. The decision considered what it means for “the product” in Article 3(a) to be protected by a marketing authorisation (see also IPKat: The SPC... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/sunday-surprises.html September has arrived, and with it, new IP events and content to enjoy. Here’s the latest updates. Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the EU Biotechnology Directive 98/44/EC This two-day conference will take place on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September 2023 at Maynooth University, Ireland. The event, organised... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-localization-of-ip-infringements-in.html Dematerialized Kat Over time, technological advancements have resulted in novel ways both to exploit content and to infringe rights – including IPRs – vesting in them. Legislative instruments have consistently clarified that pre-existing rights continue to apply to new media, i.e., means to disseminate intangible assets, including in digital... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html Here’s your regular recap of the IPKat stories published last week. Copyright GuestKat Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot analysed the thin line between homage and infringement, comparing two campaign photos published by popular fashion brands. For more details, click here. Former GuestKat Mirko Brüß summarised a Higher Regional Court’s of Nürnberg ruling... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/uk-ipo-consultation-on-trade-mark-and.html The UK government has launched a second consultation on proposed changes to allow the Intellectual Property Office to deliver better digital services. In July, the government concluded its first transformation consultation. This second consultation focuses on specific trade marks and designs issues, but also includes some proposals on patents... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/uk-science-innovation-and-technology.html As previously reported for the IPKat here, the UK Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee recently conducted an inquiry into the impact of AI on several sectors. This Kat gave evidence at the Inquiry in the session focusing on the impact of AI on copyright and the creative industries... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/ed-sheeran-us-music-copyright.html Three US cases were brought claiming that the song Thinking Out Loud performed by Ed Sheeran, copied Let’s Get It On performed by Marvin Gaye. These cases have been on-going for approximately 35 cat-years or five human years. A summary judgment was previously denied – covered here. As such, the case proceeded... Continue reading
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