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General Court upholds Armani’s appeal: A case of visual similarity?

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/01/general-court-upholds-armanis-appeal.html In a recent decision, the General Court upheld Giorgio Armani’s appeal in a case revolving around the visual similarity between Armani’s well-known logo and a sign that also consisted of eight horizontal stripes. Despite the simplicity of the elements involved, the Court found a low degree of visual similarity... Continue reading
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Never Too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/01/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html The first week of the new year on The IPKat has, as always, been packed with news from the IP world. Here is a recap of what we have covered: Katcall A Kat trying to get out of bed and catch up with IP news after the Holidays…
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Katcall Reminder

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/01/katcall-reminder.html The deadline for submissions to the openings for GuestKat and InternKat positions (as announced here) is approaching. Those interested must submit their complete applications no later than Monday, 20 January (midnight GMT). Complete applications must contain CV details, interest in IPKat, and a 400-word writing sample (or a link... Continue reading
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Tetra Laval’s 3D shape mark not exclusively functional, rules EUIPO Board of Appeal (and, no, it’s not automatically bad faith to seek longer IP protection for a successful product)

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/01/tetra-lavals-3d-shape-mark-not.html Would you say that the circumstance that a container for liquids was protected by a patent disqualifies that same container from being also protected as a shape mark due to the application of the technical functionality absolute ground in Article 7(1)(e)(ii) EUTMR? And is it bad faith to try... Continue reading
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Wednesday Whimsies

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/01/wednesday-whimsies.html It’s a new year, which brings plenty of IP news and opportunities. This Kat is pleased to share the latest updates with readers. Thank you and all the best! Photo by Ioana Motoc via Pexels As we start the new year, the IPKat is sad to say farewell to... Continue reading
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ECS’s Opinion on Pelham II and its potential implications for AI-generated pastiches – Part 1

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/12/ecss-opinion-on-pelham-ii-and-its.html On 6 November last, the European Copyright Society (ECS) published its Opinion on CG and YN v Pelham GmbH and Others, Case C-590/23 (Pelham II), which is currently pending before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) [IPKat here and here]. By referring the case once again to... Continue reading
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Blogger issue in posts published by Jeremy and Ilanah

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/12/blogger-issue-in-posts-published-by.html Merpel immediately contacts the TechieKat when she encounters any tech issues. As such, Merpel proceeded accordingly when she was surprised to discover that posts published by IPKat co-founders Jeremy Phillips and Ilanah Fhima from 2003 to 2006 appeared linked to the TechieKat’s account on Blogger! What happened? 1. Blogger... Continue reading
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[Event Report] 34th IPA Congress

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/12/event-report-34th-ipa-congress.html This TechieKat was thrilled to attend the 34th International Publishers Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 3 to 6 December 2024. As reported here, the International Publishers Association (IPA) held the event. The Mexican Publishers Association (CANIEM) hosted the bi-annual congress in collaboration with the Association of American Publishers (AAP)... Continue reading
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[Guest post] Trade mark trouble in Paris: Pierre Cadault’s journey beyond Netflix

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/12/guest-post-trade-mark-trouble-in-paris.html Pierre Cadault sporting an IPKat-inspired fan The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by former GuestKat Nedim Malovic (ASSA ABLOY), commenting on a recent decision of the EUIPO Cancellation Division regarding a trade mark registration for ‘Pierre Cadault’, the name of a fictional... Continue reading
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General Court: Trade marks for virtual goods and services to be assessed like trade marks for the real goods and services

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/12/general-court-trade-marks-for-virtual.html The case law on trade marks for virtual products is still developing. The General Court recently added an important decision on the assessment of their distinctive character. Background On 1 July 2022, Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH applied for registration of EU trade mark no. 018727034 for the following sign: The... Continue reading