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Trade marks
Nedim Malovic commented on the decision in T‑129/22 issued by the General Court. In its decision, the General Court considered ‘gymnastic and sporting articles’ and ‘games and toys’ dissimilar for the purpose of likelihood of confusion assessment.
Nedim Malovic commented on a judgment issued by the High Court of England and Wales The Court notably held that Tesco had infringed Lidl’s copyright, trade mark, and rights in passing off vesting in Lidl’s blue-and-yellow logo.
Marcel Pemsel analysed the decision in C-104/22 issued by the CJEU. The CJEU clarified connecting factors and level of assessment for international jurisdiction of EU trade mark courts.
Emeritus Kat, Professor Ilanah Fhima, reflected on the registration of WAGATHA CHRISTIE as a trade mark.
Chijioke Okorie reported on a judgment issued by the Nigerian Trade Mark Tribunal which concerned the registrability of movie and character titles as trade marks.
Patents
Rose Hugues shared some thoughts on the decision in G 2/21 issued by the Enlarged Board of Appeal on the standard of evidence required for inventive step.
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