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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/sunday-surprises.html The IPKat brings you the latest IP events, news, and opportunities! Events Uncovering the AI-Copyright Trap (9 May 2024) Dr Carys Craig, law professor at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, Canada, will present her new paper entitled ‘Uncovering the AI-Copyright Trap’ between 12:00 to 13:00... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/eu-general-court-finds-that-eutm.html In a recent decision (T-157/23) on trade marks with a reputation, the General Court of the European Union (the Court) found that a mark’s reputation is acquired progressively, and lost gradually, such that evidence from some time before or after the date of assessment can still be of relevance. Background In... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/pablo-escobar-contrary-to-public-policy.html There is no clear line between trade marks that are merely in poor taste (which is not a ground for refusal) and trade marks that are contrary to public policy or accepted principles of morality (prohibited from registration by virtue of Art. 7(1)(f) EUTMR). The EU Intellectual Property Network... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report_30.html Check our reports from Day 1: #1 here, #2 here and #3 here #4 here Day 2 of IP Case Law Conference, “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law”, organized by the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) started with 2 Keynote addresses: Exploring new... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report_98.html This Kat closes the reporting on the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference, hosted in Alicante by the EUIPO Boards of Appeal (BoA). The last session of the conference dwelled upon soft law instruments at the disposal of intellectual property (IP) offices and courts to achieve high-quality decisions. EUIPO... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report_54.html This Kat is delighted to continue the reporting on the 5th edition of the Intellectual Property Case Law Conference (IPCLC) organised by the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The sixth session was devoted to “Crafting the Future: New perspectives for Geographical Indications.” The... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_30.html ¡Hola! from Alicante, España, where this Kat is excited to be reporting on this year’s EUIPO Case Law Conference. Amidst the fascinating updates from the conference, here is the summary of the IP news that you might have missed last week. Patents and Plant Varieties A Kat enjoying the beach... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-post-euipo-boa-ip-caw-law.html The IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law” continues and it’s now time of the second report. This post has been kindly prepared by Katfriend Michela Galea (Stockholm University). Here’s what she writes: EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report #2 – “A Deep-Dive into... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/monday-miscellany.html Always on the move to attend the latest events What’s new in terms of events and opportunities in the IP field? Find out by reviewing the latest edition of our miscellany post. And, for events, do not forget to regularly check our Events page. Happy week to all our... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/euipo-boa-ip-case-law-conference-report.html This TechieKat is thrilled to attend the 5th Intellectual Property Case Law (IPCLC) Conference which is taking place today and tomorrow in Alicante, Spain. As reported here and here, this year’s edition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Part of the IPKat... Continue reading
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