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“Elasticated gusset” saves the day before Recorder Amanda Michaels in Fairfox & Favor’s design right case against House of Bruar

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/elasticated-gusset-saves-day-before.html For anyone who has spent hours doom scrolling on Instagram or Twitter, and your algorithm is set up like the AmeriKat’s, you may have seen ads for leather riding boots. One of these brands that has popped up on the AmeriKat’s Instagram are riding boots from Fairfox & Favor. ... Continue reading
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‘Wonder Woman’ versus ‘Wonder Mum’ – DC Comics’ appeal against UKIPO decision is dismissed in England and Wales High Court

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/wonder-woman-versus-wonder-mum-dc.html Back in June 2021, an unexpected outcome arose in the UKIPO when a Hearing Officer determined that all of the grounds of opposition submitted by DC Comics (‘DC’), the owner of the ‘WONDER WOMAN’ EU trade mark, should fail in relation to an application for registration of a UK... Continue reading
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European Commission consultation on unitary supplementary protection certificates (SPCs)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/european-commission-consultation-on.html Building on the momentum of the final push towards launch of the UPC, the EPO has launched a stake-holder consultation on a proposal to unify the “fragmented” system for SPC registration. The purpose of the SPC Regulations (Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1610/96) is to compensate patentees... Continue reading
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Response of the European Patent Office to the war in Ukraine

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/response-of-european-patent-office-to.html In response to the ongoing military aggression against Ukraine, the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued a notice relating to provisions allowing for deadline extensions in view of the conflict. The notice accompanies strongly worded expressions of solidarity with Ukraine from patent offices and organisations across Europe, as well as donations of... Continue reading
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Web3– a revolution in decentralization or a commercial head feint ?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/web3-revolution-in-decentralization-or.html When this Kat taught computer law in the 1990’s (which primarily meant software law), the main issue was how far copyright protection would apply to cover functional features. Generally, the courts first recognized broad protection (notably, the 1986 Whelan case in the U.S.) but then cut back (the 1992... Continue reading
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Only the trade mark proprietor has burden of proving genuine use, CJEU confirms

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/only-trade-mark-proprietor-has-burden.html Proving genuine use of a trade mark (within the meaning of article 16 Directive TMD) can be a challenging task. This is especially the case when a mark has been used irregularly. In those circumstances finding sufficient and suitable proof may be difficult. At the same time, proving that... Continue reading
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Sunday Surprises

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/sunday-surprises_20.html Spring seems to be approaching and many IP events and opportunities are about to greet the new season. The IPKat has compiled some of them for your weekly Sunday evening overview. EVENTS ECTA ®etreat | 7 April 2022 | Milan, IT The ECTA ®etreat entitled “The never-ending challenge of shape... Continue reading
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Louis Wain the cat painter: a Life of intellectual creations (and missed opportunities)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/louis-wain-cat-painter-life-of.html Having been an avid reader of this blog since his legal traineeship days (and albeit originally a convinced dog lover) this GuestKat has always been amused and entertained by its peculiar editorial line. So he is honoured to review a movie which, under the suggestion of PermaKat Neil Wilkof,... Continue reading
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[Guest Post] Nigeria’s quest for its own statute for the protection of Geographical Indications gains momentum

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/guest-post-nigerias-quest-for-its-own.html Last month, members of the Nigerian Technical Working Group on Geographical Indications met to consider their first draft of a bill for the protection of Geographical Indications. Katfriend, Ifeanyi E. Okonkwo attended the meeting and now reports on how it went and what should happen next. Here is what... Continue reading
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Monday Miscellany

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/monday-miscellany.html At the dawn of a new week, there are exciting new IP events and opportunities approaching that must not be missed! Check them out below. A Kat enjoying lower temperatures and looking sophisticated. Events IFIM – IP and Regulatory Rights in the Age of Personalized Medicine – 15 March... Continue reading