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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/guest-post-anne-black-danish-copyright.html Over the past few years, The IPKat has hosted a number of posts on the lengthy Danish saga relating to protection and infringement of copyright in pottery created by designer Anne Black. Now, the final word seems to have been spoken, as Katfriends Hanne Kirk and Charlotte Mittet Høfler... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/cjeu-rules-that-broadcasting-music-on.html Is it an act of communication to the public under Article 3 of the InfoSoc Directive to broadcast music on board of a train or a plane? And what about installing equipment allowing the subsequent broadcasting of music? After hotel rooms, spas, rehabs, dentist waiting rooms, and rental cars,... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/guest-post-free-holdings-case-raises.html The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Paolo Maria Gangi (Studio Gangi) on a recent case addressing the legal nature of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Here’s what Paolo writes: Free Holdings case raises important issues regarding the legal nature of NFTs by Paolo Maria Gangi... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/wednesday-whimsies.html Here are the latest events and opportunities from the IPKat. Events 15ème édition Journée luxembourgeoise de la propriété intellectuelle On April 29, the Luxembourg Intellectual Property Institute will host the 15th Luxembourg Intellectual Property Day, which features a conference and trade show. The event will take place at the... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/guest-post-how-chair-makes-berne.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following contribution by former GuestKat Jan Jacobi on an important new copyright referral that the Dutch Supreme Court has recently made to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Here’s what Jan writes: How a chair makes... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_18.html If you missed last week’s posts, it’s not too late to catch up. A Kat enjoying Spring Trade marks and GIs Anastasiia Kyrylenko reflected on how wars affect geographical indications (GIs). Specifically, Anastasiia focused on the impact of World War I on the history of camembert, a French cheese.... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/trade-mark-infringement-and-dynamic.html Being dynamic is often considered an asset. Algorithms may, however, be too dynamic and cause legal problems, as the case discussed below shows. Google offers an advertising service called Dynamic Search Ads. As in the case of ‘traditional’ Google Ads, the ad appears above or on the right-hand side... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/is-your-trade-mark-really-green.html Environmental considerations are becoming increasingly important for brand owners filing trade mark applications for environmentally friendly or sustainable goods and services. The Green EUTM Report On 7 February 2023 the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published an update to the Green EUTM report. The study unveils some interesting... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/vico-oral-proceedings-true-gold-or.html According to recent decisions from the Boards of Appeal, G1/21 on ViCo oral proceedings is now out-dated. According to the Boards, the view of G1/21 that in-person proceedings are the gold standard is obsolete in view of improvements in ViCo technology. The latest decision in T 0758/20 adds to this narrative from the... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/04/amendments-to-uk-patents-court-guide.html The AmeriKat squinting intothe bright future of more opportunity for junior patent lawyers This past week, at the 30th Fordham IP Conference’s session on Women in Patent Law the AmeriKat presented on the recent amendments to the Patents Court Guide to improve diversity in the Patents Court. The provisions came about... Continue reading
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