1. Can you photograph a copyright-protected wallpaper without the right holder’s explicit consent? Yes, says the German Supreme Court https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/can-you-photograph-copyright-protected.html
2. Long walk to copyright reform #10: South Africa's Copyright Amendment Bill has been referred to the Constitutional Court https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/long-walk-to-copyright-reform-10-south.html
3. Paris court dismisses Mattel's copyright infringement lawsuit over Barbie dolls - EU trade mark dispute: e.plus https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/paris-court-dismisses-mattels-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-over-barbie-dolls-eu-trade-mark-dispute-2024-10-18_en
4. Council Gives Its Final Approval to the Designs Protection Package https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/council-gives-its-final-approval-designs-protection-package-2024-10-15_en
5. Recent Louis Vuitton wins showcase strength of LV mark’s reputation  https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/legal-updates-you-may-have-missed-recent-louis-vuitton-wins-showcase-strength-of-lv-marks-reputation
6. Ericsson has UPC injunction application against Asustek rejected https://www.iam-media.com/article/ericsson-has-upc-injunction-application-against-asustek-rejected
7. Tenth Circuit Gives ‘Reborn Doll’ Company Another Shot at Copyright Suit Against Chinese Amazon Sellers https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/10/16/tenth-circuit-reborn-doll-company-another-shot-copyright-suit-chinese-amazon-sellers/id=182212/
8. Microsoft Files Opposition to Startup’s Lawsuit Accusing Big Tech Firms of Suppressing Patent Licensing Fees https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/10/18/barks-bites-openai-microsoft-moderna/id=182280/
9. Almost Anyone Can Use NASA’s Trademarks, Just Don’t Call it a Collaboration https://www.thefashionlaw.com/almost-anyone-can-use-nasa-trademarks-just-dont-call-it-a-collaboration/
10. El Salvador’s New IP Law: What EU SMEs Need to Know https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/el-salvadors-new-ip-law-what-eu-smes-need-know-2024-10-16_en

IP News – 07.10.2024

1. Color combination position trademark not distinctive

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/colour-combination-position-trade-mark.html

2. AI Legislation: Breaking Down California’s New AI-Focused Laws

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/california-aims-to-regulate-ai-with-new-transparency-laws/

3. Why are consumers really buying counterfeits?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-are-consumers-really-buying-counterfeits/

4. UPC Munich Local Division rules that advertising products under the same name creates a risk of patent infringement.

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/guest-post-upc-munich-local-division.html

5. YouTube blocks music by Adele, Nirvana and Green Day in the US - Starlink sends copyright infringement notices for downloading pirated content.

 https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/youtube-blocks-music-adele-nirvana-and-green-day-us-starlink-sends-copyright-infringement-notices-2024-10-04_en

6. Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges in the Renewable Energy Sector - Energy Law Insights

 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/navigating-intellectual-property-challen-66870/

7. Sony Music ends US legal battle with Marriott over song use in ads

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/sony-music-ends-us-legal-battle-with-marriott-over-song-use-ads-2024-10-08/

8. Miley Cyrus sued for copyright infringement over “Flowers” - EU trademark disputes: Position of a combination of presentation elements

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/miley-cyrus-sued-copyright-infringement-over-flowers-eu-trade-mark-disputes-position-combination-2024-09-23-0_en

9. Mark Zuckerberg Faces Deposition in AI Copyright Lawsuit From Sarah Silverman and Other Authors

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/california/articles/2024-09-27/mark-zuckerberg-faces-deposition-in-ai-copyright-lawsuit-from-sarah-silverman-and-other-authors

10. Jimmy Fallon’s Production Company Faces a Trademark Battle

 https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/jimmy-fallons-production-company-faces-a-trademark-battle/

1. What Can BRAT Green Tell Us About the Future of Trademark Law & Culture?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-can-brat-green-tell-us-about-the-future-of-trademark-law-culture/

2. Italy’s Market Regulator is Probing Shein for Greenwashing

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/italys-market-regulator-is-probing-shein-for-greenwashing/

3. Why Are Consumers Really Buying Counterfeits?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-are-consumers-really-buying-counterfeits/

4. EUIPO clarifies the value of printed social media’s screenshots in a design invalidity action

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/euipo-clarifies-value-of-printed-social.html

5. Geographical indications – Less is more (distinctive)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/geographical-indications-less-is-more.html

6. Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/24/biological-deposits-in-patent-applications-why-when-and-where/id=181498/

7. From Obscurity to Viral ‘Demurity’: A Mindful Look at Trademark Protection Amid Newfound Fame

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/23/obscurity-viral-demurity-mindful-look-trademark-protection-amid-newfound-fame/id=181464/

8. The Uruguayan Law of Protection of Personal Data and Habeas Data Action (LDPD)

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/uruguayan-law-protection-personal-data-and-habeas-data-action-ldpd-2024-09-25_en

9. Amazon Won-Oh-Won Its Patent Challenge Against Broadband

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/amazon-won-oh-won-its-patent-challenge-4091867/

10. What is patent evergreening?

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/what-is-patent-evergreening

1. New Group Launched by IP VIPs Promises to Protect Inventors’ Right to Access Capital

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/19/new-group-launched-ip-vips-promises-protect-inventors-right-access-capital/id=181376/ 

2. Federal Circuit Affirms Win for Meta Against Patent Owner’s Alleged Infringement of Image Tagging Patents

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/18/federal-circuit-affirms-win-meta-patent-owners-alleged-infringement-image-tagging-patents/id=181320/

3. Other Revocation of “ICE” EUTM: thousands of pages of evidence do not necessarily establish genuine use
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/revocation-of-ice-eutm-thousands-of.html

4. A trade mark or a song? Turkish Court of Cassation casts some light on this distinction
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/guest-post-trade-mark-or-song-turkish.html

5. What a Lawsuit Over Counterfeit American Girl Dolls Means for Fashion Brands

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-a-lawsuit-over-counterfeit-american-girl-dolls-means-for-fashion-brands/

6. Louis Vuitton Faces Racial Discrimination Suit After Allegedly Blacklisting Customers
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louis-vuitton-faces-racial-discrimination-suit-after-allegedly-blacklisting-high-spending-customers/

7. Levi’s Sues Japanese Denim Brand Again in Ongoing Trademark War
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/levis-sues-japanese-denim-brand-again-in-ongoing-trademarks-war/

8. UK Competition Regulator Issues Green Guidelines for Fashion Brands  https://www.thefashionlaw.com/uk-competition-regulator-issues-green-guidelines-for-fashion-brands/

9. FTC v. Tapestry: A Case Over M&A in the “Accessible Luxury” Market
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/ftc-v-tapestry-a-case-over-ma-in-the-accessible-luxury-market-post/

         10. Nintendo, Pokemon Co Sue 'Palworld' Maker for Patent Infringement

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-09-18/nintendo-pokemon-sue-palworld-producer-for-patent-infringement

1. Sandro, Isabel Marant Beat Out adidas in Latest Stripes-Centric Trademark Cases

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/french-supreme-court-rejects-adidas-in-sandro-trademark-lawsui/

2. Is Elton confusingly similar with Elon?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/is-elton-confusingly-similar-with-elon.html

3. EasyJet brand owner loses trademark dispute with fundraising website

• https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/11/easyjet-parent-company-loses-trademark-dispute-with-charity-shopping-website

4. Why Technological Neutrality Is Key to BEAD’s Success

• https://truthonthemarket.com/2024/09/11/why-technological-neutrality-is-key-to-beads-success/

5. The Role of Functional Language in AI Patent Claims

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/15/role-functional-language-ai-patent-claims/id=181213/

6. The Culmination of a Saga: How the Delhi HC Resolved the Two-Decade Long ‘Lacoste v. Crocodile International’ Impasse

• https://spicyip.com/2024/09/the-culmination-of-a-saga-how-the-delhi-hc-resolved-the-two-decade-long-lacoste-v-crocodile-international-impasse.html

7. Austrian Supreme Court tackles right of reproduction, three-step test, and parody defence in Robber Hotzenplotz copyright case

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/austrian-supreme-court-tackles-right-of.html

8. A Running Timeline of Fashion, Luxury Funding and M&A

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-running-timeline-of-fashion-and-luxury-mergers-acquisitions/

9. Teleflex Gets Another Chance In Catheter Patent Feud

• https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1879450?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section

10. Comment Period for USPTO’s AI Eligibility Guidance Extended by One Month

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/16/comment-period-usptos-ai-eligibility-guidance-extended-one-month/id=181257/

1. No rose without a thorn: L’Oréal could not prove fame of its LANCÔME rose device

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/no-rose-without-thorn-loreal-could-not.html

2. EU copyright takes it all … including Article 2(7) of the Berne Convention: AG Szpunar advises CJEU to rule that EU Member States can no longer rely on reciprocity clause for works of applied art

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/eu-copyright-takes-it-all-including.html

3. The CJEU reform and its impact on IP matters

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-cjeu-reform-and-its-impact-on-ip.html

4. "I'm feeling supersonic, give me gin and tonic": The story of Oasis (copyright edition)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/im-feeling-supersonic-give-me-gin-and.html

5. Chanel, WGACA Trademark Battle Intensifies as Bench Decision Looms

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-wgaca-trademark-battle-intensifies-as-bench-decision-looms/

6. Report: The United States is Leading the GenAI Race – Not China

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/06/report-the-united-states-is-leading-the-genai-race-not-china/id=180919/

7. Wi-Fi 7: Patent Opportunities and the Impact on Intellectual Property in the Technology Sector

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/09/09/wi-fi-7-patent-opportunities-impact-intellectual-property-technology-sector/id=180941/

8. GenAI: Balancing innovation and copyrights & the challenges of Chile’s AI Bill

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/genai-balancing-innovation-and-copyrights-challenges-chiles-ai-bill-2024-09-09_en

9. UEFA accused of plagiarism in the Champions League - Copyright dispute over ‘Beauty and the Beast’

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/uefa-accused-plagiarism-champions-league-copyright-dispute-over-beauty-and-beast-2024-09-06_en

10. La più grande biblioteca di internet ha perso un'importante battaglia legale

https://www.wired.it/article/internet-archive-sentenza-appello-copyright-libri-digitali/

1. UPC asserts its jurisdiction in parallel patent proceedings in Mala v Nokia dispute
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/08/upckat-upc-asserts-its-jurisdiction-in.html

2. INTA, MARQUES and OMV v CJEU, General Court and BoA – The trade mark battle of the year?
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/08/inta-marques-and-omv-v-cjeu-general.html

3. Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 23: Music Publishers Petition Supreme Court to Review Overturned $1 Billion Copyright Infringement Judgment; Nike Continues Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against ‘Shoe Surgeon’
    https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/23/barks-bites-nike-continues-trademark-infringement-lawsuit/id=180426/l

4. U.S. District Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Kimmel, ABC For Cameo Clip Segment
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/21/us-district-court-dismisses-copyright-lawsuit-kimmel-abc-cameo-clip-segment/id=180322/

5. Illinois Becomes Second State to Ban Unauthorized Digital Replicas Created by Generative AI

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/15/illinois-becomes-second-state-ban-unauthorized-digital-replicas-created-generative-ai/id=180164/

6. California Court Issues Mixed Order in Pivotal AI Copyright Case
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/14/california-court-issues-mixed-order-pivotal-ai-copyright-case/id=180113/

7. Shein Reports Child Labor in Supply Chain as Global Scrutiny Increases
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/shein-reports-child-labor-in-supply-chain-as-global-scrutiny-increases/

8. Adidas Beats Securities Fraud Case Over Ye Partnership

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/adidas-lands-victory-in-securities-fraud-lawsuit-over-ye-partnership/

9. From ChatGPT to Getty v. Stability AI: A Running List of Key AI-Lawsuits
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-chatgpt-to-deepfake-creating-apps-a-running-list-of-key-ai-lawsuits/
10. Pocket Socks Sues Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Over “Stolen” Sock Design
    https://www.thefashionlaw.com/pocket-socks-sues-louis-vuitton-pharrell-stealing-sock-design/

1. The Court of Appeal's latest AI decision begs the question - what inventions are deserving of patent protection?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/08/guestpost-court-of-appeals-latest-ai.html

2. Fishy evidence: Do we have the right sufficiency standard for therapeutic use? (T 1057/22)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/08/fishy-evidence-do-we-have-right.html

3. How WIPO is powering innovation ecosystems

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/how-wipo-powering-innovation-ecosystems-exclusive-guest-post

4. Staying in lane: the risks around Olympic-themed brand messaging

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/staying-in-lane-the-risks-around-olympic-themed-brand-messaging

5. Big Tech Firms Continue Challenge to NHK-Fintiv Framework for Lack of Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/08/big-tech-firms-continue-challenge-nhk-fintiv-framework-lack-notice-comment-rulemaking/id=179987/

6. CAFC Remands COGNAC Case for Reconsideration of DuPont Factors

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/07/cafc-remands-cognac-case-reconsideration-dupont-factors/id=179958/

7. Chanel’s Resale Battles Raise Critical Questions for the Secondary Market

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-resale-battles-raise-critical-questions-for-the-secondary-market/

8. Wearables Highlight New Legal Frontiers as Tech, Fashion Overlap

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/wearables-highlight-new-legal-frontiers-as-tech-fashion-overlap/

9. IP Row Over Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Sample Dropped

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1868284/ip-row-over-beyonc-s-renaissance-sample-dropped

10. Micron, Dell, HP win appeal over conflict claims tied to US patent official

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/micron-dell-hp-win-appeal-over-conflict-claims-tied-us-patent-official-2024-08-09/

1. Virtual Goods Not Similar to “Real World” Counterparts, Per EUIPO

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/virtual-goods-distinct-from-real-world-goods-per-euipo-trademark/

2. Recycling or Greenwashing? Considerations for Sustainable Fashion Claims

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/recycling-or-greenwashing-considerations-for-sustainable-fashion-claims/

3. Court Finalizes Thom Browne’s Win in adidas Lawsuit Over Stripes

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-finalizes-thom-brownes-win-in-adidas-lawsuit-over-stripes/

4. Revving halt: EUIPO upholds refusal to register Porsche’s accelerating engine sound mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/revving-halt-euipo-upholds-refusal-to.html

5. Venice Court on “Balsamic Vinegar” and unfair competition

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/venice-court-on-balsamic-vinegar-and.html

6. Copyright dispute: Axel Springer v Adblock plus - Scammers use Meta's copyright tools to extort content creators

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/copyright-dispute-axel-springer-v-adblock-plus-scammers-use-metas-copyright-tools-extort-content-2024-08-02_en

7. Inside Sony’s enormous US copyright enforcement campaign

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/inside-sonys-enormous-us-copyright-enforcement-campaign

8. EU AI Act enters into force – what technology companies need to know

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/eu-ai-act-enters-force-what-technology-companies-need-know

9. The Questionable Motivation Behind Twitter’s Rebrand Continues – Along with Two Federal Lawsuits

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/31/questionable-motivation-behind-twitters-rebrand-continues-along-two-federal-lawsuits/id=179691/

10. Eponymous Brand Names – Use at Your Own Risk (or Reward)

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/30/eponymous-brand-names-use-risk-reward/id=179486/

1. At the Olympics, Advanced Counterfeiting Means Advanced Prevention

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/at-the-olympics-advanced-counterfeits-means-advanced-prevention/

2. Book review: Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/book-review-enforcing-intellectual.html

3. Taylor Swift deepfakes, £5 million of counterfeits seized in London, OpenAI to launch Google rival – news digest

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/taylor-swift-deepfakes-ps5-million-of-counterfeits-seized-in-london-openai-launch-google-rival-news-digest

4. Call Off Chicken Little: The Sky is Not Falling for Skinny Labeling After GSK v. Teva

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/25/call-off-chicken-little-sky-not-falling-skinny-labeling-gsk-v-teva/id=179388/

5. Germany: The House of Birkenstock – rise and fall under copyright law?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/guest-post-germany-house-of-birkenstock.html

6. CrowdStrike: il Garante privacy avvia accertamenti sugli effetti del blocco informatico

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/10037602

7. Copyright Office OKs Group Registration For News Websites

• https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1862073?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section

8. Fanatics about trade mark infringement, cancellation and honest concurrent use in Australia

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/guest-post-fanatics-about-trade-mark.html

9. From Alibaba to Shein, Retail is Now Made, Sold & Marketed by China

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-alibaba-to-shein-retail-is-now-made-sold-marketed-by-china/

10. Pfizer Calls GSK Patents In COVID Vax Case Unenforceable

• https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1861885?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section

1. Is a car key housing a component part of a car? https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/is-car-key-housing-component-part-of-car.html
2. UPC takes strong stance on therapeutic antibody inventions (Sanofi v Amgen, UPC_CFI_1/2023) https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/upc-takes-strong-stance-on-therapeutic.html
3. The Fine Line of Authorship: Protecting Originality in the Age of AI https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/17/fine-line-authorship-protecting-originality-age-ai/id=178922/
4. Adidas v. Thom Browne: A Timeline of a Clash Over Stripes, Sport https://www.thefashionlaw.com/adidas-v-thom-browne-a-timeline-of-a-trademark-case-over-stripes-sportswear/
5. Molo and Chanel Trade Jabs in Ongoing Store Decor Patent Battle https://www.thefashionlaw.com/molo-and-chanel-trade-jabs-in-ongoing-store-decor-patent-battle/
6. YouTube updates its 'erase song' tool - Marc Jacobs and Nirvana settle lawsuit over 'smiley face' logo https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/youtube-updates-its-erase-song-tool-marc-jacobs-and-nirvana-settle-lawsuit-over-smiley-face-logo-2024-07-18_en
7. Huawei sues MediaTek in China https://www.iam-media.com/article/huawei-sues-mediatek-in-china
8. The EPO decision that is a game changer for divisional patent filings https://www.iam-media.com/article/the-epo-decision-game-changer-divisional-patent-filings
9. Ford, GM, Stellantis: where two of the auto 'big three' are showing new US enforcement focuses https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/ford-gm-stellantis-where-two-of-the-auto-big-three-are-showing-new-us-enforcement-focuses
10. Venezuela re-establishes grace period for trade mark renewals https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/venezuela-re-establishes-grace-period-trade-mark-renewals-2024-07-19_en

1. Tribunale dei brevetti a Milano: un terzo delle domande Ue sono lombarde. «Obiettivo attrarre intelligenze ed esperti»

https://milano.corriere.it/notizie/cronaca/24_luglio_02/tribunale-dei-brevetti-a-milano-un-terzo-delle-domande-ue-sono-lombarde-obiettivo-attrarre-intelligenze-ed-esperti-2e9fec51-c843-4d68-8407-0a409f375xlk.shtml

2. Memelords unite! Eighth Circuit rejects fair use of meme in Griner v. King

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/memelords-unite-eighth-circuit-rejects.html

3. The misadventures of Tintin in the land of parody and freedom of artistic expression

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-misadventures-of-tintin-in-land-of.html

4. Small cars, big trouble reloaded

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/small-cars-big-trouble-reloaded.html

5. How to Really Improve the U.S. Patent System: Support USPTO Employees

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/07/really-improve-us-patent-system-support-uspto-employees/id=178594/

6. Adobe Gets E-Signature Patent Claims Erased as Ineligible at CAFC

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/03/adobe-gets-e-signature-patent-claims-erased-ineligible-cafc/id=178578/

7. The Sound of Litigation: Major Labels Take on AI Music Generators

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/03/sound-litigation-major-labels-take-ai-music-generators/id=178539/

8. WIPO Report: Global Intangible Assets Reach Nearly $7 Trillion in 2023 Investment Surge

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/02/wipo-global-intangible-assets-reach-nearly-7-trillion-2023-investment-surge/id=178501/

9. EPR for Textiles: What is on the Horizon in the UK & EU

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/epr-for-textiles-what-is-on-the-horizon-in-the-uk-eu/

10. Judge Garnett “Rolls” Through and Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Sales of Accused Foam Roller Products

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/judge-garnett-rolls-through-and-grants-2440805/

1. 2004, 2007, 2014, 2024 – Four lives for the Crocs design?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/guest-post-2004-2007-2014-2024-four.html

2. Time's Up! Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy and the Discovery Rule Saga

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/times-up-warner-chappell-music-inc-v.html

3. Fresco removal might amount to moral rights infringement
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/fresco-removal-might-amount-to-moral.html

4. Who is the queen of fruits?
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/who-is-queen-of-fruits.html

5. Patents in China: Developments in 2024 and What’s to Come

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/19/patents-china-developments-2024-whats-come/id=178041/

6. Biggest AI Developments of 2024 So Far and What’s Ahead

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/19/biggest-ai-developments-2024-far-whats-ahead/id=177950/  

7. Valentino, Mario Valentino Settle U.S. Fight Over the Valentino Trademark

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/valentino-mario-valentino-settle-u-s-fight-over-the-valentino-trademark/

8. Nike Loses Latest Round in EU Fight Over FOOTWARE Trademark

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-loses-latest-round-in-eu-fight-over-footware-trademark/

9. TOMS Targets “Unauthorized” Resellers in New Trademark Battle 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/toms-targets-internet-resellers-in-new-trademark-battle/  

10. Retail Woes: A Fashion & Retail Bankruptcy Tracker
    https://www.thefashionlaw.com/retail-woes-a-bankruptcy-timeline/

1. From conceptual art to AI: On the Druet/Cattelan dispute and authorship of works made by someone other than the “author”

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/from-conceptual-art-to-ai-on.html

2. Dior Handbags Unit Under Fire Amid Allegations of Labor Exploitation

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/dior-handbags-unit-under-fire-amid-allegations-of-labor-exploitation/

3. Xiaomi’s voice-activation command prompt awarded protection in precedent-setting trademark dispute

• https://www.iam-media.com/index.php/article/xiaomis-voice-activation-command-prompt-awarded-protection-in-precedent-setting-trademark-dispute

4. Brazil grants Scotch whisky GI

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/brazil-grants-scotch-whisky-gi-ukraine-pledges-development-of-ip-mediation-ip-office-updates

5. Council Agrees on New Anti-Greenwashing Rules for Companies in the EU

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/council-agrees-on-new-anti-greenwashing-rules-for-companies-in-the-eu/

6. SCOTUS Reverses CAFC’s ‘TRUMP TOO SMALL’ Ruling: Names Clause is Constitutional

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/13/scotus-reverses-cafcs-trump-small-ruling-names-clause-constitutional/id=178027/

7. Microsoft Reaches Deal With Patent Biz After $242M Verdict

• https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1849340?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section

8. Who is the queen of fruits?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/who-is-queen-of-fruits.html

9. Foul play: millions of Europeans watch sporting events illegally and buy fake sports equipment costing manufacturers €850 million

• https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/news-and-events/euipo-for-journalists/press-releases

10. A Look at Key USPTO Director Review Decisions and their Significance

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/17/look-key-uspto-director-review-decisions-significance/id=177882/

1. Is Balsamic Vinegar for all? Yes, says Italian Supreme Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/is-balsamic-vinegar-for-all-yes-says.html

2. Will functional antibody inventions find new life in the US with mean-plus-function claims? (Ex parte Chamberlain, Appeal No. 2022-001944)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/will-us-functional-antibody-inventions.html

3. Adidas v. Thom Browne: A Timeline of a Case Over Stripes, Sportswear

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/adidas-v-thom-browne-a-timeline-of-a-trademark-case-over-stripes-sportswear/

4. Publishing Companies Say Google is Liable for Promoting Pirated Textbooks

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/06/publishing-companies-say-google-liable-promoting-pirated-textbooks/id=177551/

5. Bejewelled Eagle Head not a 3D trade mark, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/bejewelled-eagle-head-not-3d-trade-mark.html

6. Big Mac v Supermac’s: McDonald’s loses EU trademark fight

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/05/big-mac-supermacs-mcdonalds-loses-eu-trademark-fight

7. Samsung, Touchscreen Patent Owner Trade Blows in Validity Appeal

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/samsung-touchscreen-patent-owner-trade-blows-in-validity-appeal

8. Sony Wipes Out Image-Display Patent After Federal Circuit Remand

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/

9. “Happy First Birthday, Unitary Patent System!"

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/happy-first-birthday-unitary-patent-system-2024-06-03_en

10. The Biotechnology Revolution: The Impact of the New WIPO Treaty on Genetic Resources

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/06/07/biotechnology-revolution-impact-new-wipo-treaty/id=177647/

1. From Resale to Rentals: The Rise of Recommerce

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-resale-to-rentals-the-rise-of-recommerce/

2. Louboutin Settles Trademark Lawsuit Over “Infringing” Shoes, Sneakers

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louboutin-settles-trademark-lawsuit-over-copycat-shoes-sneakers/

3. Federal Circuit Says Minority Ownership Interest Isn’t Enough for Standing to Seek Trademark Cancellation

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/05/24/federal-circuit-says-minority-ownership-interest-isnt-enough-standing-seek-trademark-cancellation/id=176887/

4. Israeli Patent Attorneys Urge Vidal to Reassign Reddit Examiner’s Application

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/05/22/israeli-patent-attorneys-urge-vidal-reassign-reddit-examiners-application/id=176817/

5. Tillis Tells Judiciary Committee That Hyper-Focus on Patents Has Led to Lack of Progress on Drug Pricing

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/05/21/tillis-tells-judiciary-committee-that-hyper-focus-on-patents-has-led-to-lack-of-progress-on-drug-pricing/id=176776/

6. OpenAI, Microsoft defeat US consumer-privacy lawsuit for now

https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/openai-microsoft-defeat-us-consumer-privacy-lawsuit-now-2024-05-24/

7. Warner Bros sued by voice of 'Harry Potter' Sorting Hat toy over copyrights

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/warner-bros-sued-by-voice-harry-potter-sorting-hat-toy-over-copyrights-2024-05-23/

8. Christian Louboutin settles red sole lawsuit; Dolce & Gabbana sued over NFT project; MTN brand value declines – news digest

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/christian-louboutin-settles-red-sole-lawsuit-dolce-gabbana-sued-over-nft-project-mtn-brand-value-declines-news-digest

9. Danger Ahead? Graham and KSR Now Apply to Design Patents

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/danger-ahead-graham-and-ksr-now-apply-5303847/

10. Micron Owes Netlist $445 Million in Texas Memory Patent Suit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/micron-owes-netlist-445-million-in-texas-memory-patent-suit

1. Louis Vuitton Prevails in Pooey Puitton Trademark Case in France

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louis-vuitton-prevails-in-pooey-puitton-trademark-case-in-france/

2. Should the EU unify copyright laws?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/should-eu-unify-copyright-laws.html

3. Four Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Use Trade Secrets 

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/05/07/four-factors-consider-deciding-whether-use-trade-secrets/id=176257/

4. Looks are not everything… even in design matters. 

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/05/looks-are-not-everything-even-in-design.html

5. AI Is Gathering a Growing Amount of Training Data Inside Virtual Worlds

• https://singularityhub.com/2024/05/01/ai-is-gathering-a-growing-amount-of-training-data-inside-virtual-worlds/

6. WIPO Report Highlights Importance of Patenting to Improve Tech Capabilities

• https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/05/06/wipo-report-highlights-importance-patenting-improve-tech-capabilities/id=176213/

7. EU General Court rules on Coinbase trade mark dispute - Apple removes Game Boy emulator app over copyright concerns

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/eu-general-court-rules-coinbase-trade-mark-dispute-apple-removes-game-boy-emulator-app-over-2024-05-03_en

8. ICLE/ITIF Amicus Brief Urges Court to Set Aside FCC’s Digital-Discrimination Rules

• https://truthonthemarket.com/2024/04/30/icle-itif-amicus-brief-urges-court-to-set-aside-fccs-digital-discrimination-rules/

9. EPO promotes patent validation system in Central America and the Caribbean

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/epo-promotes-patent-validation-system-central-america-and-caribbean-2024-04-30_en

10. Burberry Beats Out Copycat Brand in Chinese Trademark Case

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/burberry-beats-out-copycat-brand-in-chinese-trademark-case/

1. Simple combination of clothing styles does not confer originality

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/simple-combination-of-clothing-styles.html

2. World IP Day 2024: A Global Celebration of IP, Innovation and Creativity!

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/world-ip-day-2024-global-celebration-of.html

3. Italian Supreme Court finds plant breeder's contractual terms were contrary to public interest

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-post-italian-supreme-court-finds.html

4. Hermès Case in Japan Sheds Light on the High Bar for Color Trademarks

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-hermes-case-in-japan-sheds-light-on-the-high-bar-for-color-trademarks/

5. Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Running Tracker of AI Legislation

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/regulating-artificial-intelligence-a-running-tracker-of-ai-focused-legislation/

6. The Rise of IP Lawsuits When Posting Images: How to Navigate and Avoid Copyright Infringement Issues

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/25/rise-ip-lawsuits-posting-images-navigate-avoid-copyright-infringement-issues/id=175810/#

7. Pandabuy: police raid ‘20 football stadiums’ worth of alleged fake goods warehouses

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/26/pandabuy-police-raid-20-football-stadiums-worth-of-alleged-fake-goods-warehouses

8. Pfizer Vs Moderna Battle Over COVID Vaccine Patents Begins in UK

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-04-23/pfizer-vs-moderna-battle-over-covid-vaccine-patents-begins-in-uk

9. The case of Fruity Pebbles: 'Stone-age' use does not guarantee trademark protection in colors

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/case-fruity-pebbles-stone-age-use-does-not-guarantee-trademark-protection-colors-2024-04-26/

10. Rising sustainability awareness drives interest in green EU trade mark applications

https://www.euipo.europa.eu/it/news/rising-sustainability-awareness-drives-interest-in-green-eu-trade-mark-applications

1. Ferragamo did not infringe Audrey Hepburn’s image/personality rights by stating that its shoes were originally designed for her

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/ferragamo-did-not-infringe-audrey.html

2. Did Rihanna reveal enough?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/did-rihanna-reveal-enough.html

3. Lidl v. Tesco: Supermarket Wars in Court

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/12/lidl-v-tesco-supermarket-wars-court/id=175272/

4. USPTO AI Guidance Highlights Risks for Practitioners and Public

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/10/uspto-ai-guidance-highlights-risks-practitioners-public/id=175209/

5. Jury sides with Urban Outfitters in Le Tote trade secrets

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/jury-sides-with-urban-outfitters-in-le-tote-trade-secret-case/

6. CNIPA highlights critical aspects of trademark assignment in published guidelines

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/cnipa-highlights-critical-aspects-of-trademark-assignment-in-published-guidelines

7. KISS sells its music catalogue and IP rights - CJEU rules against Italian legislation excluding independent copyright collective management societies

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/kiss-sells-its-music-catalogue-and-ip-rights-cjeu-rules-against-italian-legislation-excluding-2024-04-12_en

8. Reduced Fees for European Patent Applications for Small and Medium-Sized Entities

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/reduced-fees-european-patent-applications-small-and-medium-sized-entities-2024-04-11_en

9. Hermès successfully invalidates Birkin lookalike design

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/hermes-successfully-invalidates-birkin-lookalike-design

10. EU trademarks and reputation attaching to formerly well-known marks - how far does protection extend?

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/eu-trademarks-and-reputation-attaching-formerly-well-known-marks-how-far-does-protection-exten

1. Can a geometric sign on eyewear be distinctive? No, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/can-geometric-sign-on-eyewear-be.html

2. Veuve Clicquot colour trade mark about to be cancelled?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/veuve-clicquot-colour-trade-mark-about.html

3. E&W Court of Appeal upholds TM/passing-off judgment in Lidl v Tesco
   
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/e-court-of-appeal-upholds-tmpassing-off.html

4. No Presents for Gift Card Patent Owner from Federal Circuit
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/01/no-presents-gift-card-patent-owner-federal-circuit/id=174823/

5. Patent Suit Over Gemstone Authentication Blockchain Fizzles Out at CAFC Under Section 101

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/29/patent-suit-gemstone-authentication-blockchain-fizzles-cafc-section-101/id=174739/

6. Understanding the 2024 Amendment to India’s Patents Rules in Light of U.S. Patent Rules
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/28/understanding-2024-amendment-indias-patents-rules-light-u-s-patent-rules/id=174638/

7. Nike Beats Lawsuit Accusing it of “Greenwashing” its Wares

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-beats-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-greenwashing-its-wares/

8. An Ongoing Case Asks Whether adidas Failed to Disclose Yeezy-Related Risk

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/an-ongoing-case-asks-whether-adidas-failed-to-disclose-yeezy-related-risks/

9. Why It’s Hard for Brands to Stay True to Their Activist Roots Post-Buyout

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-its-hard-for-activist-brands-to-stay-true-to-their-roots-post-buyout/

10. BAPE Claims “Naked Licenses” Cost Nike its Air Force 1, Jordan Marks
    https://www.thefashionlaw.com/bape-claims-naked-licenses-cost-nike-its-air-force-1-trademarks/