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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/event-reminder-1-week-to-go-ipkat.html As The IPKat announced earlier this month, on Wednesday, 30 October, we will be running a webinar – kindly hosted by international law firm Bird & Bird LLP on StreamYard – to discuss the present and future of image/publicity rights, also in light of the challenges that AI and... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/combination-of-common-architectural.html It is always interesting to analyse how national courts apply the concept of originality depending on the nature of the work for which copyright protection is claimed. A recent decision issued by the Paris Court of Appeal concerning the alleged infringement of an ephemeral orangery is worthy of note.... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_22.html Here is a weekly catch-up of what you might have missed! Copyright Katfriend Lucius Klobučník (Aston University) reported on the decision of the Spanish Competition Authority of June 2024. CMO SGAE arranged their licensing fees according to the “flat rates” instead of “effective use rates.” This charge was considered... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/euipo-grand-board-finally-confirms.html In response to the first referral from the Executive Director of the EU’s Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the EUIPO’s enlarged Board of Appeal (the Grand Board) has confirmed that an EU Trade Mark (EUTM) application which is withdrawn during the appeal period following a refusal decision from the EUIPO, can proceed to conversion... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/monster-mash.html With Halloween around the corner, it is time to review a ‘monstrous’ decision of the German Patent Court involving the popular Monster Energy drink. Background In 2017, FOKUS BILGISAYAR SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI (‘Fokus’) designated Germany in its International Registration no. 1352854 for the following sign:
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/book-review-protection-of-geographical.html This is a review of the newest edition of The Protection of Geographical Indications: Law and Practice (Edward Elgar, 2024) by Michael Blakeney (University of Western Australia). Now in its third edition, the text provides detailed commentary on the European laws on geographical indications (GIs) and related areas of law. The... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/saturday-sundries.html Enjoying the seasonal foliage Another week has come to an end and, as usual, it is time to catch up with opportunities and events in the IP world, as well as some news regarding the IPKat Team. IPKat Team GuestKat Nedim Malovic is taking a break from blogging. We... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/board-of-appeal-back-pedals-on-referral.html Attentive IPKat readers may have noticed that this Kat has been rather silent of late. Do not fear, PatKat is back! And what a better way to start off an autumnal season of IP news than with the patent blog crowd-pleaser, description amendments. Last year, the Board of Appeal... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/guest-post-asking-ourselves-y-are-shape.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Manon Vanderhaeghe and Jozefien Vanherpe (both KULeuven) reflecting on the current state of protection of 3D marks, particularly having regard to their enforcement. Here’s what they write: Asking ourselves ‘Y’ – Are shape marks shaping... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/long-walk-to-copyright-reform-10-south.html Today (15 October 2024), South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa referred the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB) and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bill (PPAB) to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on their constitutionality. IPKat readers may recall this Kat’s post at the time South Africa’s Parliament passed the two bills again... Continue reading
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