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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/you-can-build-lot-with-lego-but-also.html Designs are meant to protect the appearance of the whole or a part of a product. In order to minimize the overlap with technical IP rights, no protection is granted for designs whose appearance is solely dictated by their technical function (Art. 8(1) Community Design Regulation (‘CDR’)) or where... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/bad-faith-or-business-savvy-lessons.html The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Patricia Trofin (Hogan Lovells), commenting on a recent decision of the EU General Court on the elusive concept of bad faith in trade mark law. Here’s what Patricia writes: Bad faith or business-savvy? Lessons... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/katcall-reminder.html The deadline for submissions to the openings for GuestKats and InternKat positions (as announced here) is approaching. Apply now! Those interested must submit their complete applications no later than Friday, 14 June (midnight GMT). Complete applications must contain CV details, interest in IPKat, and a 400-word writing sample (or... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/non-conventional-trade-marks-and.html Last month, I had the opportunity and privilege to speak at the EUIPO Case Law Conference 2024 and present the challenges of trademark modernization, under the heading “Reconciling the Old with the New: Challenges of Trade Mark Modernization” [see IPKat here]. In this post, I would like to discuss... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/will-us-functional-antibody-inventions.html The decision from the USPTO Appeals Review Panel (ARP) in Ex parte Chamberlain, Appeal No. 2022-001944 reaches a remarkable conclusion on written description for a broad functional antibody claim. The ARP found that claim language defining an antibody as means-plus-function, specifically “means for binding a target”, was neither indefinite or lacking in... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_10.html If you’ve been too busy enjoying the warmer weather, here’s the summary of the IP news you missed this week: Trade Marks and GIs A Kat enjoying the outdoors. Image from Pixabay. Anna Maria Stein discussed the recent ruling from the Italian Supreme Court in which the owners of... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/sunday-surprises.html The IPKat proudly presents the Kat news of the past week. Call for papers The Centre for a Digital Society asks for papers from scholars across the globe to offer fresh perspectives, empirical research and theoretical insights into the complex relationship between IP rights and competition law. More information... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/book-review-cross-border-trade-secret.html This is a review of “Cross-Border Trade Secret Disputes in the European Union – Jurisdiction and Applicable Law” by Lydia Lundstedt (Stockholm University) a publication that is part of the Elgar Monographs in Private International Law. The aim of this book is to address the opaque relations between EU... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/thursday-whimsies.html With Thursday coming to an end, readers are informed about relevant developments in the IP world. Forthcoming conferences/events/webinars New events and conferences are added to our Events page continuously, so do not forget to check it out regularly! Events Peter Meier-Beck on 10xGenomics v Nanostring: How are novelty and... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/is-balsamic-vinegar-for-all-yes-says.html The Italian Supreme Court recently ruled in a case between the Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena (Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, “the Consortium”) and Acetaia del balsamico trentino di Bombardelli (Balsamic Vinegar Company of Trento, “the defendant”) and Bennet S.p.A. for the use... Continue reading
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