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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/connecting-dots.html Dotted or broken lines are common in trade mark and design applications to show elements that are not meant to be protected. The Guidelines on the Examination of applications for registered Community designs of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘EUIPO’) state: Visual disclaimers indicate that protection is not... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_27.html If you were too busy last week to keep up with the IP news, here’s the summary of what you missed. Join Us! Looking at new opportunities. Image from Pixabay. Firstly, a reminder that applications are currently open for a new GuestKat and InternKat. The deadline for applying to... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/we-have-new-treaty-report-on-conclusion.html The second and final week of the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge has come to an end with the adoption of a new international legal instrument, entitled the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge (available here). This is the first WIPO... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/sunday-surprises_26.html The IPKat is back with the latest overview of opportunities, events and IP news! Opportunities The University of Edinburgh is seeking to hire a Lecturer in Global Law and Digital Technology. Candidates with expertise in law and digital technologies are welcome to apply until May 29. GikII, an annual... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last_20.html If you were too busy enjoying the May sunshine last week, here’s the summary of what you missed: Patents Image from Pixabay. Rose Hughes shared that the USPTO has issued a request for comments regarding the impact of AI on evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/katcall-openings-for-guestkat-and.html Are you passionate about IP? We have exciting news for you! The IPKat is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for GuestKat posts and looking for an IP enthusiast to fill an InternKat position. GuestKat and InternKat positions are six months (with the possibility of extension), and there are no... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/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/2024/05/broccoli-tomatoes-pepperand-beer-t.html The Cambridge Beer Festival (taking place this week) is not only one of the UK’s largest beer festivals, but also results in one of the largest, non-IP-related, concentrations of patent attorneys that can surely be found. Inspired by this phenomena, PatKat has taken a look at two very different... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/whats-in-name-cjeu-will-tell-us.html Fashion brands are often named after their founder and chief designer. But what happens to the trade marks if the founder retires, dies or sells the company without continuing to work for it? Can the trade mark become deceptive and if so, under what circumstances? This question lies at... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/uspto-call-for-evidence-impact-of-ai-on.html The USPTO has issued a request for comments regarding the impact of AI on patentability. The USPTO specifically calls for views on how the proliferation of AI could affect evaluations of patentability, including what qualifies as prior art and the capabilities of the person skilled in the art. The... Continue reading
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