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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/an-accelerating-engine-noise-is-not.html The EUIPO’s Operations Department (OD) has recently considered whether the sound of an accelerating engine noise can be registered as an EU trade mark (EUTM). The application for this sound mark was filed by Porsche. Porsche claimed protection for goods and services in Classes 9, 12, 28 and 41,... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/unpacking-idc-v-lenovo-part-iv-top-down.html This is the final part of this Kat’s analysis on Interdigital v Lenovo FRAND judgment [2023] EWHC 539 (Pat). The first three parts can be found here, here, and here. Waiting for appeal SECTION 2 – INTERDIGITAL’S TOP-DOWN CROSS-CHECK InterDigital’s top-down case was advanced as a cross check for... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/life-sciences-strategy-summit-on-ip.html After each of the Summit days, delegates can also relax at Munich “Kat-temple“ As reported by The IPKat a few weeks ago, this year’s Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity is taking place on 10-11 October at Hilton Munich Park. According to the organizers, this will be... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/euipo-report-on-trade-secrets.html The AmeriKat loves a good EU report –excellent summer nap time fodder Another week, another trade secrets update. This time from one of the Kat’s Swedish friends, Hans Eriksson (Westerburg & Partners) on the EUIPO’s report on Trade Secrets Trends in the EU published at the end of June... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/put-putin-in-not-registerable-as-eu.html Rejections of trade marks that are contrary to public policy or accepted principles of morality (Art. 7(1)(f) EUTMR) are rather rare. The EUIPO added a new facet to this absolute ground for refusal by denying registration of the trade mark ‘Put Putin In’. Background and EUIPO’s decision Two individuals... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/forget-snakes-on-plane-uk-ip-court.html In a recent judgment, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court of the High Court of England and Wales (the Court), rejected AC Cars’ counterclaim against Clive Sutton (CSL) for a declaration of invalidity and revocation for non-use of the UK registered mark AC COBRA, highlighting some of the difficulties in... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/uk-takes-uncompromising-approach-to.html Recorder Douglas Campbell KC in the High Court recently handed down a decision ([2023] EWHC 1471) considering the interpretation of “product” in the SPC Regulation. The decision considered what it means for “the product” in Article 3(a) to be protected by a marketing authorisation (see also IPKat: The SPC... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/sunday-surprises.html September has arrived, and with it, new IP events and content to enjoy. Here’s the latest updates. Conference on the 25th Anniversary of the EU Biotechnology Directive 98/44/EC This two-day conference will take place on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 September 2023 at Maynooth University, Ireland. The event, organised... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-localization-of-ip-infringements-in.html Dematerialized Kat Over time, technological advancements have resulted in novel ways both to exploit content and to infringe rights – including IPRs – vesting in them. Legislative instruments have consistently clarified that pre-existing rights continue to apply to new media, i.e., means to disseminate intangible assets, including in digital... Continue reading
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http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/never-too-late-if-you-missed-ipkat-last.html Here’s your regular recap of the IPKat stories published last week. Copyright GuestKat Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot analysed the thin line between homage and infringement, comparing two campaign photos published by popular fashion brands. For more details, click here. Former GuestKat Mirko Brüß summarised a Higher Regional Court’s of Nürnberg ruling... Continue reading
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