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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/two-skulls-are-confusingly-similar.html In the spirit of Halloween, the IPKat is bringing you a spooky trade mark infringement decision. It involves the iconic skull bottle of Crystal Head Vodka and a hauntingly similar skull-shaped bottle design. The decision of the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg probably sent shivers down the spine of... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-morality-and-patentability-of.html Cases relating to the exclusion of patentable subject matter on moral grounds are rare, and always serve to highlight the underlying moral and political framework necessary for a well-functioning IP system. The recent case T 2510/18 considered whether an invention derived from traditional remedies by dishonest means was immoral. The objections... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-shape-of-mini-sausage-is-not.html In a recent decision, the Regional Court of Munich (LG München) found that the protected geographical indication (PGI) “Nürnberger Rostbratwürste” had not been infringed by a competitor’s mini sausages (33 O 4023/23). The case might well be the first application of the recently adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/bologna-court-of-appeal-confirms-that.html The Duke’s Aceto Balsamico di Modena … Over the years, The IPKat has reported on the growing body of case law issued by Italian courts concerning the extent to which the Italian Cultural Heritage Code (ICHC) prevents the use of assets belonging to the rich Italian cultural heritage without... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/guest-post-ufc-que-choisir-v-valve-game.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriends Jean-Sébastien Mariez and Laura Godfrin (both Momentum Avocats), discussing a very recent ruling of the French Supreme Court regarding second-hand markets for digital goods. Here is what they write: UFC-Que Choisir v. Valve: Game... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/revocation-for-non-use-of-baccarats.html It is not uncommon for well-established companies with a business firmly rooted in a given product category to desire expansion. For example, several companies that are primarily engaged in the production of apparel have extended their product lines to encompass home furnishings (and vice versa) (e.g. here or here).... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/book-review-designs-law-and-practice.html This is a review of “Designs Law and Practice (3rd Edition)” by RPC. Formerly published as Sykes: Intellectual Property in Designs, this is a substantially revised and updated new edition which aims to provide a comprehensive but practical reference source for the various IP rights protecting designs, with a focus... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/event-reminder-1-day-to-go-ipkat.html As The IPKat announced earlier this month, TOMORROW (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/monday-miscellany.html With the end of the year rapidly approaching (including this TechieKat’s favourite holiday, the Day of the Dead), IPKat brings news of the latest IP events and opportunities! Events Liability for AI-generated outputs under copyright law. The Law, Rationalism, and Complexity and the InfoSoc Working Groups of the European... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_28.html While gearing up for Halloween weekend, you might have missed the IPKat last week. Here’s what was covered: Copyright Image by Riana Harvey Eleonora Rosati commented on Kwantum, a case decided by the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) a few days ago. In line with the Advocate... Continue reading
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