1. How playlists are changing the nature of musical works

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/how-playlists-are-changing-nature-of.html

2. Can a trade mark become misleading because it is transferred to a new owner? It’s all a matter of tradition

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/can-trade-mark-become-misleading.html

3. Putting COVID IP Waiver and IP Piracy in Context: Consumers and Producers, Pirates and Police Officers

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/05/20/putting-covid-ip-waiver-ip-piracy-context-consumers-producers-pirates-police-officers/id=133777/

4. Chile to join WIPO’s Madrid System

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/chile-to-join-wipo-s-madrid-system-21368

5. Let not the Cancellation Division see your black and deep desires: (another) Banksy mark cancelled by EUIPO due to bad faith

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/let-not-cancellation-division-see-your.html

6. Paper Published Analyzing the History and Development of the Concept of Building Respect for IP

• https://www.wipo.int/enforcement/en/news/2021/news_0003.html
• https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3839334

7. European cooperation: TMview visual search extended to all EU IP offices with the integration of Latvia

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/news/-/action/view/8711507

8. After Recent Filings, Jay-Z is Ready for a Trademark Fight

• https://www.mandourlaw.com/blog/jay-z-trademark-infringement-jzyz/

9. Nike and Puma are Fighting Over “Footware” Trademark in the U.S. and the UK

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-and-puma-are-fighting-over-footware-trademark-in-the-u-s-and-the-uk/

10. Vaccine row shows why we need to rethink intellectual property

• https://www.ft.com/content/28f6db2b-3459-44a6-bc86-5191a2952ba7

1. A Louboutin Lawsuit Asks Whether Amazon May Be Directly Liable for Trademark Infringement:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-louboutin-lawsuit-asks-whether-amazon-be-directly-liable-for-trademark-infringement/;

2. Mashing Up Two Highly Coveted Watches, Is This “Genius” Timepiece the Next Luxury Lawsuit in the Making?:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/mashing-up-two-highly-coveted-watches-is-this-genius-timepiece-the-next-luxury-lawsuit-in-the-making/;

3. Walmart, Tesla Added to S&P ESG Index, While Victoria's Secret-Owner and Facebook Get the Boot | The Fashion Law:

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/walmart-tesla-added-to-sp-esg-index-while-victorias-secret-owner-and-facebook-get-the-boot/;   

4. PRS and Qatar Airways global music copyright infringement case takes off:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/prs-and-qatar-airways-music-copyright.html;

5. Board of Appeal upholds the principle of "any person" opposition in view of the broader public good (T 1839/18):

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/board-of-appeal-upholds-principle-of.html;

6. Can Amazon be directly liable for trade mark infringement? A new CJEU referral:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/can-amazon-be-directly-liable-for-trade.html;

7. Nirvana Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Use of Dante’s ‘Inferno’ Illustration:

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nirvana-copyright-lawsuit-dante-inferno-1164820/;

8. Childish Gambino sued for alleged This Is America copyright infringement:

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/06/childish-gambino-sued-alleged-this-is-america-copyright-infringement;

9. CAFC Clears L’Oréal of Trade Secret Misappropriation, Orders New Trial on Patent Infringement:

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/05/11/cafc-clears-loreal-trade-secret-misappropriation-orders-new-trial-patent-infringement/id=133391/;

10. Samsung in patent infringement suit for LG tech sold to patent troll;

• https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/samsung-in-patent-infringement-suit-for-lg-tech-sold-to-patent-troll-121050600326_1.html.

1. Adidas successful in phishing case involving branded face masks

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/enforcement-and-litigation/adidas-successful-in-phishing-case-involving-branded-face-masks

2. Eleven Million Patents: Milestones in the History of Invention

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/05/11/eleven-million-patents-milestones-history-invention/id=133432/

3. Biden Administration's Support of the So-Called WTO Waiver of COVID-19 Related IP

http://www.ip.finance/2021/05/biden-administrations-support-of-so.html

4. Australian Leather loses UGG trademark battle

https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/trademark/australian-leather-loses-ugg-trademark-battle-146897.htm

5. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Into Trademark Infringement

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-into-trademark-infringement/

6. Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo

https://www.asmp.org/current-news/kat-von-d-sued-for-copyright-infringement-over-miles-davis-tattoo/

7. Revocation of TM Black-Friday TM in GER – for the time being

https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/revocation-of-tm-black-friday-tm-in-ger-for-the-time-being/

8. Lvmh, Prada e Cartier creano la prima blockchain globale dedicata all’industria del lusso

https://forbes.it/2021/04/21/lvmh-prada-e-cartier-creano-la-prima-blockchain-globale-dedicata-allindustria-del-lusso/

9. Gucci, Facebook file joint lawsuit against alleged counterfeiter

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/gucci-facebook-file-joint-lawsuit-against-alleged-counterfeiter-2021-04-27/

1. A Louboutin Lawsuit Asks Whether Amazon May Be Directly Liable for Trademark Infringement:

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-louboutin-lawsuit-asks-whether-amazon-be-directly-liable-for-trademark-infringement/;

2. Mashing Up Two Highly Coveted Watches, Is This “Genius” Timepiece the Next Luxury Lawsuit in the Making?:

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/mashing-up-two-highly-coveted-watches-is-this-genius-timepiece-the-next-luxury-lawsuit-in-the-making/;

3. Walmart, Tesla Added to S&P ESG Index, While Victoria's Secret-Owner and Facebook Get the Boot | The Fashion Lawhttps://www.thefashionlaw.com/walmart-tesla-added-to-sp-esg-index-while-victorias-secret-owner-and-facebook-get-the-boot/;   

4. PRS and Qatar Airways global music copyright infringement case takes off:

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/prs-and-qatar-airways-music-copyright.html;

5. Board of Appeal upholds the principle of "any person" opposition in view of the broader public good (T 1839/18):

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/board-of-appeal-upholds-principle-of.html;

6. Can Amazon be directly liable for trade mark infringement? A new CJEU referral:

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/05/can-amazon-be-directly-liable-for-trade.html;

7. Nirvana Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Use of Dante’s ‘Inferno’ Illustration:

• https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nirvana-copyright-lawsuit-dante-inferno-1164820/;

8. Childish Gambino sued for alleged This Is America copyright infringement:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/may/06/childish-gambino-sued-alleged-this-is-america-copyright-infringement;

9. CAFC Clears L’Oréal of Trade Secret Misappropriation, Orders New Trial on Patent Infringement:

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/05/11/cafc-clears-loreal-trade-secret-misappropriation-orders-new-trial-patent-infringement/id=133391/;

10. Samsung in patent infringement suit for LG tech sold to patent troll;

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/samsung-in-patent-infringement-suit-for-lg-tech-sold-to-patent-troll-121050600326_1.html.

1. Facebook, Gucci Partner to File Counterfeit Suit Against Facebook, Instagram User

2. Columbia cites design patent in winter jacket suit

3. EU General Court says that ‘heartfulness’ for meditation cannot be registered as an EU trade mark

4. Fueled by BTS and K-pop, South Korea’s IP Economy is Thriving

5. Bribery, impersonation, abuse: shocking details revealed in Pakistan fraud case that targeted USPTO users

6. Walmart, Kanye West’s Yeezy LLC Clash Over Lookalike Logos

7. Jeff Bezos loses trade mark battle at the EU General Court

8. TikTok faces £1bn legal data claim

9. Pharma innovators commit to use IP differently in poorer nations

https://www.managingip.com/article/b1rlsr5jcnnm2n/pharma-innovators-commit-to-use-ip-differently-in-poorer-nations

10. EPO adopts new environmental policy, aims for carbon neutrality

https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20210427a.html

1. Paul McCartney and Kate Bush lead call for change to music streaming payments.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/apr/20/paul-mccartney-kate-bush-law-change-music-streaming-payment

2. Robinhood Faces New Legal Troubles As Ice Cube Files a Lawsuit

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/robinhood-faces-new-legal-troubles-as-ice-cube-files-a-lawsuit/

3. Chinese Tech Titan Huawei Prevails in the Trademark Case Waged Against it By Chanel

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chinese-tech-titan-prevails-in-the-trademark-case-waged-against-it-by-chanel/

4. ‘Peppa Pig’ has for the first time been recognized as a well-known trade mark in China

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/04/peppa-pig-has-for-first-time-been.html?m=1

5. European Super League: a competition based on brand, not on-field success

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/european-super-league-competition-based-brand-value-not-field-success

6. Hasbro loses EU ‘Monopoly’ TM after bad faith finding

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/hasbro-loses-eu-monopoly-tm-after-bad-faith-finding-21292

7. Resale Site Says Chanel Lacks Basis in Case Over Use of the Chanel Name, Logo in Connection with Chanel Goods

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/resale-site-claims-chanel-lacks-basis-in-trademark-case-over-sale-of-authentic-luxury-goods/

8. Russian court rules on internet liability

https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA4983

9. Marshmello  won a copyright lawsuit against DJ Arty

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/marshmello-won-a-copyright-lawsuit-against-dj-arty/

10. Luxury brands team up on blockchain platform

https://www.securingindustry.com/clothing-and-accessories/luxury-brands-team-up-on-blockchain-authentication-platform/s107/a13337/#.YIWYG5AzZPY

1. Satan Shoes: Trademark Blasphemy or Free Speech? https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/04/13/satan-shoes-trademark-blasphemy-free-speech/id=132184/;
2. Bad faith, intent of parodic use and trademarks - Swatch successfully appeals 'ONE MORE THING' opposition by Apple: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/04/bad-faith-intent-of-parodic-use-and.html;
3. TikTok sued for trademark infringement over editing tool: https://www.worldipreview.com/news/tiktok-sued-for-trademark-infringement-over-editing-tool-21272;
4. Vietnam’s Luc Ngan lychee gets GI certification in Japan: https://www.asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/vietnams-luc-ngan-lychee-gets-gi-certification-in-japan;
5. 2022 WTO Young Professionals Programme (YPP): https://iptango.blogspot.com/2021/04/2022-wto-young-professionals-programme.html;
6. IP suit against Qatar Airways takes flight in UK court: https://www.worldipreview.com/news/ip-suit-against-qatar-airways-takes-off-in-london-court-21270;
7. Countries Like the Philippines are Unable to Utilize IP Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/04/18/countries-like-philippines-unable-utilize-ip-flexibilities-covid-19/id=132310/;
8. Caterpillars in court as M&S sues Aldi over Colin cake ‘lookalike’: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/apr/15/ms-takes-aldi-to-court-over-colin-the-caterpillar-look-alike-cake;
9. Tesla, ex-engineer settle lawsuit over Autopilot source code: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/tesla-ex-engineer-settle-lawsuit-over-autopilot-source-code-2021-04-16/;
10. How to get COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries – and still keep patent benefits for drugmakers: https://theconversation.com/how-to-get-covid-19-vaccines-to-poor-countries-and-still-keep-patent-benefits-for-drugmakers-158384;

1. License to Copy: Your Software Code Isn’t Safe After Google v. Oracle

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/04/06/license-copy-software-code-isnt-safe-google-v-oracle/id=131860/

2. The World’s First NFT House Sold for $500k and Then Prompted Claims of Copyright “Fraud”

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/the-worlds-first-nft-house-sold-for-500k-and-then-prompted-claims-of-copyright-fraud/

3. Second Circuit Delivers Blow for Fair Use in Warhol’s Prince Photograph Case

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/04/01/second-circuit-delivers-blow-fair-use-warhols-prince-photograph-case/id=131749/

4. EPO launches new Online Filing 2.0 service

• https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20210401.html

5. New EPO And EUIPO Study Highlights Significantly Improved Economic Performance For SME Companies That Own IP Rights

• https://www.mondaq.com/uk/trademark/1054262/new-epo-and-euipo-study-highlights-significantly-improved-economic-performance-for-sme-companies-that-own-ip-rights
• report:http://documents.epo.org/projects/babylon/eponet.nsf/0/7120D0280636B3E6C1258673004A8698/$File/ipr_performance_study_en.pdf.

6. Sequestrati oltre 15 milioni di prodotti recanti la falsa indicazione “made in italy” per un valore di 25 milioni di euro

• https://www.gdf.gov.it/stampa/ultime-notizie/anno-2021/aprile/sequestrati-oltre-15-milioni-di-prodotti-recanti-la-falsa-indicazione-201cmade-in-italy201d-per-un-valore-di-25-milioni-di-euro

7. Arte o plagio? Nuovamente condannata l’arte “appropriativa” di Koons

• https://www.collezionedatiffany.com/koons-plagio-2021/

8. Patents on Transactions Using Cryptocurrency: Square versus PayPal

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/04/01/patents-transactions-using-cryptocurrency-square-versus-paypal/id=131721/

IP news – 02.04.2021

1. "No company wants to be associated with human blood" – Nike’s Satan Shoes lawsuit for trademark infringement should come as no surprise

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/29/business/satan-shoes-nike-lil-nas-x/index.html

2. From the Climate Crisis to China, What Companies Need to Focus on When it Comes to Brand Protection

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-the-climate-crisis-to-china-what-companies-need-to-focus-on-when-it-comes-to-brand-protection/

3. From acclimate to “hack-climate”

https://rouse.com/insights/news/2021/from-acclimate-to-hack-climate

4. As Leather Alternatives Find Fans in Fashion, Companies are Clamoring for Protection

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-mushroom-apple-based-textiles-find-fans-in-fashion-companies-are-clamoring-for-protection/

5. How to win the fight against “legitimate” infringers in China?

https://rouse.com/insights/news/2021/how-to-win-the-fight-against-legitimate-infringers-in-china

6. Coty v Amazon continues: latest decision highlights the right to inspection under German Trademark Law

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/coty-v-amazon-continues-latest-decision-highlights-the-right-inspection-under-german-trademark-law

7. Alibaba releases 2020 IP protection statistics as engagement with anti-counterfeiting alliance grows

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/alibaba-releases-2020-ip-protection-statistics-engagement-anti-counterfeiting-alliance-grows

8. Protection of Jewellery: A Combination of Trademark, Design and Copyright Law?

https://spicyip.com/2021/03/protection-of-jewellery-a-combination-of-trademark-design-and-copyright-law-part-ii.html

9. An alternate dimension: Deepfakes

https://rouse.com/insights/news/2021/an-alternate-dimension-deepfakes

10. Customs Union: First phase of new EU import control system – ICS2

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_1134

IP news – 22.03.2021

1. Magnum Photos Is Threatening to Sue a Streetwear Company That Used Its Inflammatory Images of Historical Conflicts for a New Clothing Line

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/richardson-magnum-photos-1953356

2. The rise of fake luxury goods and misuse of the "Corona" trademark

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/rise-fake-luxury-goods-and-misuse-corona-trademark-2021-03-16_en

3. Italy Can Evict Steve Bannon’s School for Far-Right ‘Gladiators’ From an 800-Year-Old Monastery, the Country’s Top Court Rules

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/italy-can-evict-steve-bannon-from-monastery-1952704

4. Dior is Facing Pushback in Quest to Register the Design of its Saddle Bag as a Trademark

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/dior-is-facing-pushback-in-quest-to-register-the-design-of-its-saddle-bag-as-a-trademark/

5. EUIPO and Eurojust step up cooperation to tackle IP crime

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/news?p_p_id=csnews_WAR_csnewsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=2&journalId=8583867&journalRelatedId=manual/

6. OECD-EUIPO report on sea transport

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA4972

7. Tiffany & Co. Says Costco Wants to “Relitigate” Punitive Damages, Jury Issues in Ongoing Case

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/tiffany-co-wants-punitive-damages-jury-trial-in-ongoing-case-against-costco/

8. Tiger King’s Carole Baskins Faces New Trademark Infringement Battle

• https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/tiger-kings-carole-baskins-faces-new-trademark-infringement-battle/

9. Vodafone Spain fined over €8m for GDPR breaches

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/vodafone-spain-fined-over-8m-for-gdpr-breaches-146128.htm

10. Apple to pay $308m over digital rights management infringement

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/apple-to-pay-308m-over-digital-rights-management-infringement-21164

1. Virgin sues US rail company over alleged licensing breach
   • https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/burger-king-suffers-tweet-backlash-new-ip-police-unit-unveiled-aafa-renews-board-leadership-news-digest
   • https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56317444
2. British Advertising Watchdog is Cracking Down on Use of “Misleading” Instagram Filters
   • https://www.thefashionlaw.com/british-advertising-watchdog-is-cracking-down-on-influencers-use-of-misleading-instagram-filters/
3. USOPC sues Puma for trademark infringement
   • https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Breaking-News/2021/02/USOPC.aspx
4. Securing the secrets of sports data
   • https://www.worldipreview.com/article/securing-the-secrets-of-sports-data
5. Nintendo’s Dog Simulator Infringes Speech Patent, New Suit Says
   • https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/nintendos-dog-simulator-infringes-speech-patent-new-suit-says
6. Second medical use dosage regimen claim successfully traverses both insufficiency and "obvious-to-try" attacks (T 0799/16)
   • https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/03/second-medical-use-dosage-regieme-claim.html
7. Computer simulations may be patentable, EPO’s BoA says
   • https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/computer-simulations-may-be-patentable-epos-boa-says-146056.htm

• https://documents.epo.org/projects/babylon/eponet.nsf/0/99f4b971c9e3eb2fc125869400340179/$FILE/G_1_19_decision_of_the_Enlarged_Board_of_Appeal_of_10_March_2021_en.pdf

8. Senators unveil bill to close 'patent gap' faced by women
   • https://www.worldipreview.com/news/senators-unveil-bill-to-close-patent-gap-faced-by-women-21136
9. China must protect seed IP to spur investment, warns Sinochem
   • https://www.lifesciencesipreview.com/news/china-must-protect-seed-ip-to-spur-investment-warns-sinochem-4393
10. Is Litigation Threatening to Burst the [Red]bubble? Courts Weigh in On IP Implications of Redbubble’s Unique Online Marketplace
    • https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/03/09/litigation-threatening-burst-redbubble-courts-weigh-ip-implications-redbubbles-unique-online-marketplace/id=130712/

1. A clash between AB InBev and Constellation Brands over CORONA
   • https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2021/02/24/a-clash-between-ab-inbev-and-constellation-brands-over-corona/
2. “This article was automatically written by Tencent Dreamwriter robot”
   • https://iplens.org/2021/02/24/this-article-was-automatically-written-by-tencent-dreamwriter-robot/
3. Artificial inventors – the EPO President requested to comment on the Dabus case
   • https://iplens.org/2021/02/20/artificial-inventors-the-epo-president-requested-to-comment-on-the-case/
4. Chanel Named in New Lawsuit After Allegedly Copying Patent-Protected Paper Designs for Store Displays
   • https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-named-in-new-suit-after-allegedly-copying-patent-protected-paper-designs/
5. “Chiara Ferragni ha copiato i Moon Boot: dovrà risarcire il gruppo Tecnica”: la sentenza del Tribunale di Milano
   • https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/2021/02/11/chiara-ferragni-ha-copiato-i-moon-boot-dovra-risarcire-il-gruppo-tecnica-la-sentenza-del-tribunale-di-milano/6097799/
6. Hands off my database!
   • https://iplens.org/2021/03/05/hands-off-my-database/
7. Peak Design congratulates Amazon for copying its signature sling bag so well
   • https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/3/22311574/peak-design-video-amazon-copy-everyday-sling-bag
8. INTA files two amicus briefs in Orwell trademark cases
   • https://www.worldipreview.com/news/inta-files-two-amicus-briefs-in-orwell-trademark-cases-21113
9. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in bitter Archewell trademark dispute in Philippines
   • https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-in-bitter-archewell-trademark-dispute-in-philippines
10. Designer Hayley Paige Loses Instagram Account in JLM Legal Fight
    • https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/designer-hayley-paige-loses-instagram-account-in-jlm-legal-fight

1. Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo: https://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/blog/ip-news-36;
2. Intellectual property and COVID-19 medicines: why a WTO waiver may not be enough: https://theconversation.com/intellectual-property-and-covid-19-medicines-why-a-wto-waiver-may-not-be-enough-155920;
3. Olympic Committee sues Puma over ‘war’ on TMs: https://www.worldipreview.com/news/olympic-committee-sues-puma-over-war-on-tms-21078;
4. U.S. Copyright Office Issues New Final Rule on Group Registration for Albums: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/02/25/u-s-copyright-office-issues-new-final-rule-group-registration-albums/id=130321/;
5. Taylor Swift countersues Evermore theme park over use of her music: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/feb/25/taylor-swift-countersues-evermore-theme-park-utah-over-use-of-her-music;
6. Stephen King scores victory in ‘Dark Tower’ copyright case: https://www.worldipreview.com/news/stephen-king-scores-victory-in-dark-tower-copyright-case-21077;
7. Patent term extension in China: https://ficpi.org/ip-news/patent-term-extension-china;
8. IP waiver on Covid-19 vaccine, AI lacks ‘legal personality’ says USPTO to Court and more: https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/ip-waiver-on-covid-19-vaccine-ai-lacks-legal-personality-says-uspto-to-court-and-more/;
9. Supreme uses image of a revered Thai abbot in its latest collection without permission: https://www.asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/supreme-uses-image-of-a-revered-thai-abbot-in-its-latest-collection-without-permission;

1. Burberry Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Baneberry at Suzhou, China’s Intermediate People’s Court for Trademark Infringement:

• https://www.natlawreview.com/article/burberry-wins-preliminary-injunction-against-baneberry-suzhou-china-s-intermediate;

2. As LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Looks to SPACs, What are the Key Legal Issues at Play?:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-lvmhs-bernard-arnault-looks-to-spacs-what-are-the-key-legal-issues-at-play/;

3. Protecting Designs: Considerations for the Fashion Industry Post-Brexit:

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/protecting-designs-considerations-for-the-fashion-industry-post-brexit/;   

4. Here we draw again: the never-ending debate around street art and its removal:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/02/guest-post-here-we-draw-again-never.html;

5. Five considerations for the transposition and application of Article 17 of the DSM Directive:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/02/five-considerations-for-transposition.html;

6. Pharma firm loses patent suit to stop generic HIV drug:

• https://www.irishtimes.com/business/health-pharma/pharma-firm-loses-patent-suit-to-stop-generic-hiv-drug-1.4474344;

7. Europe hints at patent grab from Big Pharma:

• https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-patent-grab-big-pharma/;

8. PNC Sues Plaid Over Alleged Trademark Infringement:

• https://www.pymnts.com/innovation/2021/remote-work-hasnt-stopped-bank-of-america-inventors-from-filing-record-patents/;

9. Teledentistry.com Partners with UNLV to Provide Patent-Pending Model of Uberized Teledentistry Services:

• https://finance.yahoo.com/news/teledentistry-com-partners-unlv-patent-154300399.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEd_jUIBNTKy1SWnll-LxdmuNkfm5yZLxQDRo139CRwSRtrpm6U0yGTCvJXVWBTH0YogNA0Aq1eRAJbamcA5avhTpv3gEolFqvq3jUXm4yoT-xY2065FDhXsUzbvnrYIUOvgveJWQL1VrRFLrgzsBTMfMgNwvQypRYQ58hKwAzCk;

10. Chanel is Suing an Accessories Company Over Jewelry Made from Authentic Logo-Bearing Buttons;

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-is-suing-shriver-duke-over-jewelry-made-from-authentic-logo-bearing-buttons/.

1. Aquariums or Phone booths or Both?

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c39cf898-e2d3-410e-a483-13b7825ea63d

2. Models-as-authors: copyright ownership in fashion campaigns, which, due to the pandemic, are increasingly being shot through FaceTime

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-givenchy-campaign-stars-style-themselves-the-issue-of-authorship-and-ownership-abounds/

3. Joint EPO-EUIPO report shows benefits of owning IP rights (especially if you are an SME)

https://www.epo.org/service-support/publications.html?pubid=225#tab3

4. World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2021) devoted to IP & SMEs: Taking your ideas to market

https://www.wipo.int/ip-outreach/en/ipday/

5. How To Reduce Brexit-Related Counterfeiting Risk

https://www.trademarknow.com/blog/how-to-reduce-brexit-related-counterfeiting-risk

6. Revolution is coming. With billions of devices connected to the internet, this ‘megatrend’ could re-shape IP forever

https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/revolution-is-coming-145409.htm?origin=internalSearch

7. The Trademark: A Saleable, Robust and Surprisingly Flexible Asset
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/the-trademark-a-saleable-robust-and-surprisingly-flexible-asset/

8. Trade secrets: the ‘alternative IP’
   https://www.worldipreview.com/news/trade-secrets-benefits-of-the-alternative-ip-21031

9. INTA announces 2021 Annual Meeting date, with hybrid event in Houston planned

https://www.inta.org/inta-announces-2021-annual-meeting-other-events/

10. IPERICO 2020, i numeri del contrasto alla contraffazione in Italia

https://uibm.mise.gov.it/index.php/it/iperico-2020-i-numeri-del-contrasto-alla-contraffazione-in-italia

1. U.S. Customs Seized $1.3 Billion in Counterfeit Goods in 2020 – From COVID Kits to Dior Jordans

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/u-s-customs-seized-1-3-billion-in-counterfeit-goods-in-2020-from-covid-kits-to-dior-jordans/

2. The 'goldfish phone booth' copyright case in Japan

• https://www.artribune.com/professioni-e-professionisti/diritto/2020/12/gio-ponti-tovaglia-coin/

3. Minori sui social: il Garante privacy apre fascicolo su Facebook e Instagram. La verifica sarà estesa anche agli altri social

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/web/guest/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9527301

4. Trademark leaders expect increased consumer engagement with brands, creating an anti-counterfeiting opportunity

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/trademark-leaders-expect-increased-consumer-engagement-brands-creating-anti-counterfeiting-opportunity

5. Red Bull marks well known for sporting events

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA4960

6. The Museum of the Bible Must Once Again Return Artifacts, This Time an Entire Warehouse of 5,000 Egyptian Objects

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/museum-bible-returns-objects-egypt-1940432

7. WeWoreWhat, Danielle Bernstein Want Infringement Suit Over “Copycat” Print Tossed Out of Court

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/accusing-the-great-eros-of-trying-to-avoid-an-already-pending-action-weworewhat-wants-case-filed-against-it-dismissed/

8. Olaplex, L’Oréal lose Fed Circuit appeals over haircare patent

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/olaplex-l-oreal-lose-fed-circuit-appeals-over-haircare-patent-20981

9. One-third of brands reported cyber IP attacks in 2020: report

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/one-third-of-brands-reported-cyber-ip-attacks-in-2020-report-20978

10. Amazon wins territorial trademark case at IPEC

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/amazon-wins-territorial-trademark-case-at-ipec-20977

1. Ericsson launches fresh patent suit at Samsung

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/ericsson-launches-fresh-patent-suit-at-samsung-20596

2. Minaj-Chapman Copyright Settlement is a Warning to Artists

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/01/14/minaj-chapman-copyright-settlement-warning-artists/id=128970/

3. Cypriot cheesemakers lose ‘BBQloumi’ dispute at EU court

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/cypriot-cheese-makers-lose-bbqloumi-dispute-at-eu-court-20605

4. MLS, Beckham’s Miami Lose ‘Inter’ Name Trademark Ruling to Milan

• https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2021/inter-miami-inter-milan-1234619800/

See the full decision here: https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91247160&pty=OPP&eno=25

5. National Advertising Division Says Pre-Launch Investor Presentation Can Be Challenged Under Advertising Law

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/01/12/national-advertising-division-says-pre-launch-investor-presentation-can-challenged-advertising-law/id=128926/

6. INTA Files Amicus on Genuine Use of Collective Marks in EU

• https://www.inta.org/inta-files-amicus-on-genuine-use-of-collective-marks-in-eu/

7. Corbyn project aims to tackle IP rights covering Covid vaccines

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/Covid19/corbyn-project-aims-to-tackle-ip-rights-covering-covid-vaccines--1.htm

8. Protecting “The Chokwe Thinker”

• https://www.worldipreview.com/contributed-article/protecting-the-chokwe-thinker

9. Licence Compatibility Checker: EC's Joinup Platform Introduces New Tool

• https://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/news/licence-compatibility-checker-ecs-joinup-platform-introduces-new-tool

10. Print journalism under siege: podcasts to the rescue?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/01/print-journalism-under-siege-podcasts.html

1.  Unsung Florence Foster Jenkins screenwriter is entitled to joint authorship share.  

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/01/guest-post-unsung-florence-foster.html.

2.  Graffiti artist says North Face copied his design.

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/graffiti-artist-says-north-face-copied-his-design-20588;
• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/north-face-hit-with-unfair-competition-suit-for-allegedly-jacking-futuras-logo-for-20-million-ad-campaign/;
• https://www.creativebloq.com/news/the-north-face-futura-logo. 

3.  Amazon under the spotlight in latest ‘Notorious Markets’ report

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/amazon-under-the-spotlight-in-latest-notorious-markets-report-20592;
• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/amazon-platforms-have-landed-on-u-s-governments-notorious-markets-list-for-a-second-year/.

4.  Nazi Aryanisation of intellectual property - and contemporary efforts to restore it.

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/01/nazi-aryanisation-of-intellectual.html.  

5.  British Airways facing potential £800m data breach suit.

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/legal_updates/british-airways-facing-potential-800m-data-breach-suit-145206.htm;
• https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-data-breach-compensation-b1786805.html.

6.  Jimi Hendrix family dispute escalates over use of name for music school.

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jan/13/jimi-hendrix-family-dispute-escalates-over-use-of-name-for-music-school.

7. Unicolors is Seeking Supreme Court Intervention in Copyright Case Against H&M.

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/unicolors-is-seeking-supreme-court-intervention-in-copyright-case-against-hm/;
• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/unicolors-seeks-scotus-review-of-h-m-copyright-case-20579.

8.  BGH ‘Cigarette package’: Extension of undisclosed features in EU patent.

• https://legal-patent.com/patent-law/bgh-cigarette-package-extension-undisclosed-features-eu-patent/.

9.  As Fashion Embraces ESG, There Are Some Critical Legal Issues at Play.

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-fashion-embraces-esg-what-are-the-legal-issues-at-play/.  

10.  UKIPO declines to register Huawei’s ‘Mind Studio’ trademark

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/ukipo-declines-to-register-huawei-s-mind-studio-trademark-20581.

1. Two copyright infringement cases: over a stylish woman silhouette and regarding Software code: http://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/blog/ip-news-30;
2. Intellectual property after 1 January 2021: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/intellectual-property-after-1-january-2021#history;
3. 'ATHLON CUSTOM SPORTSWEAR’ found not confusingly similar to ‘DECATHLON’: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/01/athlon-custom-sportswear-found-not.html;
4. WhatsApp amends Privacy Policy to facilitate Third Party User Data access, Parliamentary Committee proposes changes to the Draft Data Protection Bill and more: https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/whatsapp-amends-privacy-policy-to-facilitate-third-party-user-data-access-parliamentary-committee-proposes-changes-to-the-draft-data-protection-bill-and-more/;
5. Boards of Appeal are competent to overturn a finding of fact at first instance (T 1604/16): https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/01/boards-of-appeal-are-competent-to.html;
6. Netflix sued by Author for Copyright Infringement, Nicki Minaj sued for Copyright Infringement and more: https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/netflix-sued-by-author-for-copyright-infringement-nicki-minaj-sued-for-copyright-infringement-and-more/;
7. Chile and the Madrid Protocol: are we close yet? https://iptango.blogspot.com/2021/01/chile-and-madrid-protocol-are-we-close.html;
8. Michael Jordan Wins Trademark Dispute In China: https://www.asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/michael-jordan-wins-trademark-dispute-in-china;

1. Pierre Cardin Leaves Behind a Legacy – and a Lesson – in Fashion Licensing:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/pierre-cardin-leaves-behind-a-legacy-and-a-lesson-in-fashion-licensing/;

2. Hermès Prevails in Japanese Case Over Birkin Lookalikes, as Court Points to Resale Market as Key Factor:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hermes-prevails-in-japanese-case-over-birkin-lookalikes-with-courting-pointing-to-resale-market-as-key-factor/;

3. Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal cancels Crocs three-dimensional trade mark:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/12/swedish-patent-and-market-court-of.html;   

4. A performance review: is copyright doing its job in the music industry?:

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-copyright-performance-review-is.html;

5. Lipocine Announces Update on Jury Trial in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Clarus Therapeutics:

• https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lipocine-announces-update-on-jury-trial-in-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-clarus-therapeutics-301198776.html;

6. IBM and Airbnb reach settlement in patent lawsuit:

• https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2020/12/24/ibm-airbnb-settlement-patent-lawsuit.html;

7. Sony patent filing shows head acoustic biometrics, Apple granted patent for multi-user authentication:

• https://www.biometricupdate.com/202012/sony-patent-filing-shows-head-acoustic-biometrics-apple-granted-patent-for-multi-user-authentication;

8. PNC Sues Plaid Over Alleged Trademark Infringement:

• https://www.pymnts.com/legal/2020/pnc-sues-plaid-over-alleged-trademark-infringement/;

9. WWE Files Applications For Six New Trademarks:

• https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-files-applications-for-six-new-trademarks/;

10. Bandai Namco takes page from Sony to leverage intellectual property:

• https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Media-Entertainment/Bandai-Namco-takes-page-from-Sony-to-leverage-intellectual-property.