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Repurposed fabric face coverings – what options are available to affected brands?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/repurposed-fabric-face-coverings-what.html At least in the UK, as the Government continues to nudge us in the direction of something resembling pre-Covid normality, the number of people wearing face masks outside of the home has inevitably increased. And, naturally, the market has responded, increasing the supply of standard medical-grade face masks, as... Continue reading
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The legal nature of Article 17 of the Copyright DSM Directive, the (lack of) freedom of Member States, and why the German implementation proposal is not compatible with EU law

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/the-legal-nature-of-article-17-of.html Article 17 of the Copyright DSM Directiveand the InfoSoc Directive: a special relationship? What is the legal nature of Article 17 of the Copyright DSM Directive? What is the relationship between that provision and the InfoSoc Directive? These questions, which might look at first sight academic in both nature... Continue reading
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EUR 2,453 per individual character: Chinese brush pen calligraphy works and fair use

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/eur-2453-per-individual-character.html Chinese brush calligraphy is a traditional art form of writing ‘Hanzi’ (in Chinese: ‘汉字’, Chinese characters). For thousands of years, it has been an enduring form of self-expression. With simple tools – normally four: ink brush, ink, paper and inkstone, which are called ‘the four jewels of the study’... Continue reading
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Washington Football Team, IP and cultural expressions: time for a rethink?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/washington-football-team-ip-and.html Many readers will have noted the recent decision by the owners of the (American) Football team formerly known as the “Washington Redskins” to find a new name for the team. This decision follows a history of increasing pressure on the team, due to the growing consensus that the term... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: if you missed the IPKat last week

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_30.html So excited about the news! If you have missed last week’s exciting news, don’t worry, this Kat have you covered… PATENTS Update in the Nokia v Daimler dispute! In a decision out of the Mannheim Regional Court’s Second Civil Chamber, an injunction potentially preventing sales of Mercedes vehicles in... Continue reading
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UK patent exams update: Final version of FAQs released

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/uk-patent-exams-update-final-version-of.html Following on from the updates to the FAQs earlier this week, the Patent Examination Board (PEB) have now released a final version of the FAQs. Candidates have 1 day left to change their elected exam location (deadline 31 August 2020). This is also the deadline for specifying your Designated... Continue reading
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Is the new world order of the English Supreme Court sustainable?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/is-new-world-order-of-english-supreme_28.html Kat friend Dr. Roya Ghafele offers some interesting observations on the landmark decision in Unwired Planet vs Huawei and Conversant vs Huawei and ZTE regarding the issue of forum non conveniens. As reported by IPKat, the Supreme Courts of England and Wales issued a landmark decision in the case... Continue reading
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Beijing IP Court: let’s talk about short video copyrights

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/beijing-ip-court-lets-talk-about-short.html On 19 August 2020, the Beijing Intellectual Property Court held a press conference releasing The Notice on the Trial of Short Video Copyright Cases handled by Beijing IP Court (The Notice). It provides some summative hints that could be useful to many. Outline of the Notice* (The content below... Continue reading
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Friday Fantasies

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/friday-fantasies_28.html This Kat wishes to question you about the whereabouts of its ears Another week, another round-up of IP events and opportunities! Training & Events Following the UK Supreme Court’s recent decision in Unwired Planet v. Huawei (for the IPKat’s coverage, see here), the 4IP Council is hosting a webinar by... Continue reading
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Around the IP Blogs

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/around-ip-blogs_27.html Just before siesta Geographical Indications The JIPLP blog published an authors’ take on the protection of traditional art forms under geographical indications law in India. While the EU is exploring the possibility of introducing GI protection for non-agricultural products, handicrafts are already protected under the Indian GI law. The... Continue reading