NEWS
04
11
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Bologna Court of Appeal confirms that Italian image rights extend to cultural heritage assets (which cannot be used commercially without authorization)
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/bologna-court-of-appeal-confirms-that.html
- Infringing AI: Liability for AI-generated outputs under international, EU, and UK copyright law
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/11/infringing-ai-liability-for-ai.html
- CJEU Says Copyrighted Works of Art Get EU Protection Regardless of Standard in Origin Country
- Cellspin Attempt at Recusal in Case Against Fitbit Falls Flat at CAFC
https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/11/01/cellspin-attempt-recusal-case-fitbit-falls-flat-cafc/id=182742/
- Amazon, Longchamp File New Lawsuit Over “Counterfeits Scheme”
- Gourd-Geous Designs – The Halloween Patent That Makes Carving a Breeze!
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/gourd-geous-designs-the-halloween-6880972/
- Honeywell Asserts Barcode-Scanning Patents Against Scandit AG
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/honeywell-asserts-barcode-scanning-9222867/
- New EPO Study: The Role of European Universities in Patenting and Innovation
- Business lobby group pushes back against further expansion of EUIPO patent responsibilities
- TikTok Shop’s inaugural IP report and USTR rebuttal reveal key enforcement figures for first time
21
10
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Ericsson has UPC injunction application against Asustek rejected https://www.iam-media.com/article/ericsson-has-upc-injunction-application-against-asustek-rejected
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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
07
10
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
IP News – 07.10.2024
- Color combination position trademark not distinctive
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/10/colour-combination-position-trade-mark.html
 
- AI Legislation: Breaking Down California’s New AI-Focused Laws
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/california-aims-to-regulate-ai-with-new-transparency-laws/
 
- Why are consumers really buying counterfeits?
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-are-consumers-really-buying-counterfeits/
 
- 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
 
- YouTube blocks music by Adele, Nirvana and Green Day in the US - Starlink sends copyright infringement notices for downloading pirated content.
 
- Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges in the Renewable Energy Sector - Energy Law Insights
 https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/navigating-intellectual-property-challen-66870/
 
- Sony Music ends US legal battle with Marriott over song use in ads
 
 
- Mark Zuckerberg Faces Deposition in AI Copyright Lawsuit From Sarah Silverman and Other Authors
 
 
30
09
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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/
- Italy’s Market Regulator is Probing Shein for Greenwashing
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/italys-market-regulator-is-probing-shein-for-greenwashing/
- Why Are Consumers Really Buying Counterfeits?
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-are-consumers-really-buying-counterfeits/
- 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
- Geographical indications – Less is more (distinctive)
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/geographical-indications-less-is-more.html
- Biological Deposits in Patent Applications: Why, When and Where
- From Obscurity to Viral ‘Demurity’: A Mindful Look at Trademark Protection Amid Newfound Fame
- The Uruguayan Law of Protection of Personal Data and Habeas Data Action (LDPD)
- Amazon Won-Oh-Won Its Patent Challenge Against Broadband
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/amazon-won-oh-won-its-patent-challenge-4091867/
- What is patent evergreening?
23
09
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- New Group Launched by IP VIPs Promises to Protect Inventors’ Right to Access Capital
 
- Federal Circuit Affirms Win for Meta Against Patent Owner’s Alleged Infringement of Image Tagging Patents
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- What a Lawsuit Over Counterfeit American Girl Dolls Means for Fashion Brands
 
- 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/
 
- 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/
 
- UK Competition Regulator Issues Green Guidelines for Fashion Brands  https://www.thefashionlaw.com/uk-competition-regulator-issues-green-guidelines-for-fashion-brands/
 
- 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
18
09
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Sandro, Isabel Marant Beat Out adidas in Latest Stripes-Centric Trademark Cases
- Is Elton confusingly similar with Elon?
- EasyJet brand owner loses trademark dispute with fundraising website
 
- Why Technological Neutrality Is Key to BEAD’s Success
- The Role of Functional Language in AI Patent Claims
- The Culmination of a Saga: How the Delhi HC Resolved the Two-Decade Long ‘Lacoste v. Crocodile International’ Impasse
- Austrian Supreme Court tackles right of reproduction, three-step test, and parody defence in Robber Hotzenplotz copyright case
- A Running Timeline of Fashion, Luxury Funding and M&A
- Teleflex Gets Another Chance In Catheter Patent Feud
- Comment Period for USPTO’s AI Eligibility Guidance Extended by One Month
10
09
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
- 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
- The CJEU reform and its impact on IP matters
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/the-cjeu-reform-and-its-impact-on-ip.html
- "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
- Chanel, WGACA Trademark Battle Intensifies as Bench Decision Looms
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-wgaca-trademark-battle-intensifies-as-bench-decision-looms/
- Report: The United States is Leading the GenAI Race – Not China
- Wi-Fi 7: Patent Opportunities and the Impact on Intellectual Property in the Technology Sector
- GenAI: Balancing innovation and copyrights & the challenges of Chile’s AI Bill
- UEFA accused of plagiarism in the Champions League - Copyright dispute over ‘Beauty and the Beast’
- La più grande biblioteca di internet ha perso un'importante battaglia legale
https://www.wired.it/article/internet-archive-sentenza-appello-copyright-libri-digitali/
26
08
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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
 
- 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/
 
- Illinois Becomes Second State to Ban Unauthorized Digital Replicas Created by Generative AI
 
- 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/
 
- 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/
 
- Adidas Beats Securities Fraud Case Over Ye Partnership
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/adidas-lands-victory-in-securities-fraud-lawsuit-over-ye-partnership/
 
- 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/ - Pocket Socks Sues Louis Vuitton, Pharrell Over “Stolen” Sock Design
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/pocket-socks-sues-louis-vuitton-pharrell-stealing-sock-design/
12
08
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
- 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
- How WIPO is powering innovation ecosystems
- Staying in lane: the risks around Olympic-themed brand messaging
- Big Tech Firms Continue Challenge to NHK-Fintiv Framework for Lack of Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking
- CAFC Remands COGNAC Case for Reconsideration of DuPont Factors
https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/08/07/cafc-remands-cognac-case-reconsideration-dupont-factors/id=179958/
- Chanel’s Resale Battles Raise Critical Questions for the Secondary Market
- Wearables Highlight New Legal Frontiers as Tech, Fashion Overlap
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/wearables-highlight-new-legal-frontiers-as-tech-fashion-overlap/
- IP Row Over Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Sample Dropped
https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1868284/ip-row-over-beyonc-s-renaissance-sample-dropped
- Micron, Dell, HP win appeal over conflict claims tied to US patent official
05
08
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Virtual Goods Not Similar to “Real World” Counterparts, Per EUIPO
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/virtual-goods-distinct-from-real-world-goods-per-euipo-trademark/
- Recycling or Greenwashing? Considerations for Sustainable Fashion Claims
- 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/
- 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
- Venice Court on “Balsamic Vinegar” and unfair competition
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/venice-court-on-balsamic-vinegar-and.html
- Copyright dispute: Axel Springer v Adblock plus - Scammers use Meta's copyright tools to extort content creators
- Inside Sony’s enormous US copyright enforcement campaign
https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/inside-sonys-enormous-us-copyright-enforcement-campaign
- EU AI Act enters into force – what technology companies need to know
- The Questionable Motivation Behind Twitter’s Rebrand Continues – Along with Two Federal Lawsuits
- Eponymous Brand Names – Use at Your Own Risk (or Reward)
https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/07/30/eponymous-brand-names-use-risk-reward/id=179486/
29
07
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- At the Olympics, Advanced Counterfeiting Means Advanced Prevention
- Book review: Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights
- Taylor Swift deepfakes, £5 million of counterfeits seized in London, OpenAI to launch Google rival – news digest
- Call Off Chicken Little: The Sky is Not Falling for Skinny Labeling After GSK v. Teva
- Germany: The House of Birkenstock – rise and fall under copyright law?
- CrowdStrike: il Garante privacy avvia accertamenti sugli effetti del blocco informatico
- Copyright Office OKs Group Registration For News Websites
- Fanatics about trade mark infringement, cancellation and honest concurrent use in Australia
- From Alibaba to Shein, Retail is Now Made, Sold & Marketed by China
- Pfizer Calls GSK Patents In COVID Vax Case Unenforceable
22
07
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
- 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
- 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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
- Huawei sues MediaTek in China https://www.iam-media.com/article/huawei-sues-mediatek-in-china
- 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
- 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
- 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
08
07
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Tribunale dei brevetti a Milano: un terzo delle domande Ue sono lombarde. «Obiettivo attrarre intelligenze ed esperti»
- 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
- 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
- Small cars, big trouble reloaded
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/07/small-cars-big-trouble-reloaded.html
- 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/
- Adobe Gets E-Signature Patent Claims Erased as Ineligible at CAFC
- 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/
- WIPO Report: Global Intangible Assets Reach Nearly $7 Trillion in 2023 Investment Surge
- 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/
- 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/
24
06
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 2004, 2007, 2014, 2024 – Four lives for the Crocs design?
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/guest-post-2004-2007-2014-2024-four.html
 
- 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
 
- Fresco removal might amount to moral rights infringement
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/fresco-removal-might-amount-to-moral.html
 
- Who is the queen of fruits?
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/who-is-queen-of-fruits.html
 
- 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/
 
- 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/  
 
- Valentino, Mario Valentino Settle U.S. Fight Over the Valentino Trademark
 
- Nike Loses Latest Round in EU Fight Over FOOTWARE Trademark
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-loses-latest-round-in-eu-fight-over-footware-trademark/
 
- TOMS Targets “Unauthorized” Resellers in New Trademark Battle 
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/toms-targets-internet-resellers-in-new-trademark-battle/  
 
- Retail Woes: A Fashion & Retail Bankruptcy Tracker
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/retail-woes-a-bankruptcy-timeline/
18
06
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- From conceptual art to AI: On the Druet/Cattelan dispute and authorship of works made by someone other than the “author”
- Dior Handbags Unit Under Fire Amid Allegations of Labor Exploitation
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/dior-handbags-unit-under-fire-amid-allegations-of-labor-exploitation/
- 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
- Brazil grants Scotch whisky GI
- 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/
- Microsoft Reaches Deal With Patent Biz After $242M Verdict
- Who is the queen of fruits?
- Foul play: millions of Europeans watch sporting events illegally and buy fake sports equipment costing manufacturers €850 million
- A Look at Key USPTO Director Review Decisions and their Significance
10
06
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Is Balsamic Vinegar for all? Yes, says Italian Supreme Court
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/is-balsamic-vinegar-for-all-yes-says.html
- 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
- Adidas v. Thom Browne: A Timeline of a Case Over Stripes, Sportswear
- Publishing Companies Say Google is Liable for Promoting Pirated Textbooks
- Bejewelled Eagle Head not a 3D trade mark, says EUIPO
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/06/bejewelled-eagle-head-not-3d-trade-mark.html
- Big Mac v Supermac’s: McDonald’s loses EU trademark fight
- Samsung, Touchscreen Patent Owner Trade Blows in Validity Appeal
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/samsung-touchscreen-patent-owner-trade-blows-in-validity-appeal
- Sony Wipes Out Image-Display Patent After Federal Circuit Remand
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/
- “Happy First Birthday, Unitary Patent System!"
- 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/
 
 
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05
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- From Resale to Rentals: The Rise of Recommerce
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-resale-to-rentals-the-rise-of-recommerce/
- Louboutin Settles Trademark Lawsuit Over “Infringing” Shoes, Sneakers
https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louboutin-settles-trademark-lawsuit-over-copycat-shoes-sneakers/
- Federal Circuit Says Minority Ownership Interest Isn’t Enough for Standing to Seek Trademark Cancellation
- Israeli Patent Attorneys Urge Vidal to Reassign Reddit Examiner’s Application
- Tillis Tells Judiciary Committee That Hyper-Focus on Patents Has Led to Lack of Progress on Drug Pricing
- OpenAI, Microsoft defeat US consumer-privacy lawsuit for now
- Warner Bros sued by voice of 'Harry Potter' Sorting Hat toy over copyrights
- Christian Louboutin settles red sole lawsuit; Dolce & Gabbana sued over NFT project; MTN brand value declines – news digest
- Danger Ahead? Graham and KSR Now Apply to Design Patents
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/danger-ahead-graham-and-ksr-now-apply-5303847/
- 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
08
05
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Louis Vuitton Prevails in Pooey Puitton Trademark Case in France
- Should the EU unify copyright laws?
- Four Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Use Trade Secrets 
- Looks are not everything… even in design matters. 
- AI Is Gathering a Growing Amount of Training Data Inside Virtual Worlds
- WIPO Report Highlights Importance of Patenting to Improve Tech Capabilities
- EU General Court rules on Coinbase trade mark dispute - Apple removes Game Boy emulator app over copyright concerns
- ICLE/ITIF Amicus Brief Urges Court to Set Aside FCC’s Digital-Discrimination Rules
- EPO promotes patent validation system in Central America and the Caribbean
- Burberry Beats Out Copycat Brand in Chinese Trademark Case
29
04
24
OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- Simple combination of clothing styles does not confer originality
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/simple-combination-of-clothing-styles.html
- 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
- 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
- Hermès Case in Japan Sheds Light on the High Bar for Color Trademarks
- Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Running Tracker of AI Legislation
- The Rise of IP Lawsuits When Posting Images: How to Navigate and Avoid Copyright Infringement Issues
- Pandabuy: police raid ‘20 football stadiums’ worth of alleged fake goods warehouses
- Pfizer Vs Moderna Battle Over COVID Vaccine Patents Begins in UK
- The case of Fruity Pebbles: 'Stone-age' use does not guarantee trademark protection in colors
- Rising sustainability awareness drives interest in green EU trade mark applications
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OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK
- 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
- Did Rihanna reveal enough?
https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/did-rihanna-reveal-enough.html
- Lidl v. Tesco: Supermarket Wars in Court
https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/12/lidl-v-tesco-supermarket-wars-court/id=175272/
- USPTO AI Guidance Highlights Risks for Practitioners and Public
https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/10/uspto-ai-guidance-highlights-risks-practitioners-public/id=175209/
- 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/
- CNIPA highlights critical aspects of trademark assignment in published guidelines
- KISS sells its music catalogue and IP rights - CJEU rules against Italian legislation excluding independent copyright collective management societies
- Reduced Fees for European Patent Applications for Small and Medium-Sized Entities
- Hermès successfully invalidates Birkin lookalike design
https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/hermes-successfully-invalidates-birkin-lookalike-design
- EU trademarks and reputation attaching to formerly well-known marks - how far does protection extend?