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-extend

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/

1. Nike, Jacquemus and the Trademark, “it” Bag Equation

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-jacquemus-and-the-trademark-it-bag-equation/

2. Parliament Backs Anti-Greenwashing Legislation in the EU

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/parliament-backs-anti-greenwashing-legislation-in-the-eu/

3. EU Votes on Extended Producer Responsibility for Fashion Waste

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/eu-aims-to-address-fashion-waste-with-extended-producer-responsibility-scheme/

4. Complexities of audiovisual copyright claims in Nigeria: Ini Edo and Chinenye Nworah’s dispute over Shanty Town (Neflix)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/guest-post-complexities-of-audiovisual.html

5. Weekend read: The (many) copyright questions in Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day manipulated image

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/weekend-reading-many-copyright.html

6. European Parliament Approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for Wines, Spirit Drinks and Agricultural Products

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/european-parliament-approves-regulation-geographical-indications-wines-spirit-drinks-and-2024-03-13_en

7. Amid Approval of EU AI Act, Creators Demand Stronger Protections for Rightsholders

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/17/eu-ai-act-creators-demand-stronger-protection-rightsholders/id=174378/

8. “badgalriri” Renders Puma’s Design Patent Invalid

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/badgalriri-renders-puma-s-design-patent-2243783/

9. Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/latest-in-new-zealand-divorced-couple-copyright-case-artist-gets-exclusive-rights

10. Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

https://asiaiplaw.com/section/cover-story/weak-copyright-compliance-hounds-indias-music-publishing-industry-according-to-report

1. UKIPO teams up with influencers on new anti-counterfeiting campaign

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/ukipo-teams-influencers-new-anti-counterfeiting-campaign

2. European Parliament approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for wines, spirit drinks and agricultural products

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/european-parliament-approves-regulation.html

For the text of the Regulation: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/commissions/agri/lcag/2023/12-04/AGRI_LA(2023)012101_EN.pdf

3. GC rules on bad faith and abuse of right in trade marks filing

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/gc-rules-on-bad-faith-and-abuse-of.html

4. US PTO Releases Guidelines on AI Assisted Inventions

http://www.ip.finance/

5. Brazilian Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow AI as Inventor

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/29/brazilian-lawmaker-introduces-bill-allow-ai-inventor/id=173809/  

6. EU General Court Upholds L’Oréal’s trade mark - EPO Extend Definition of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/eu-general-court-upholds-loreals-trade-mark-epo-extend-definition-substance-or-composition-medical-2024-03-01_en

7. Louis Vuitton Malletier loses trademark dispute over ‘LV’ monogram

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/louis-vuitton-malletier-loses-trademark-dispute-over-lv-monogram

8. Court Enforces Arbitration Award in Valentino Case Against Former Supplier

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-enforces-arbitration-award-in-valentino-case-against-former-supplier/

9. Why brand owners should have an eye on Latin America

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/why-brand-owners-should-have-eye-latin-america

10. What Can You Do if You Buy Stolen or Forged Art and Antiquities?

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/26/can-buy-stolen-forged-art-antiquities/id=173623/

1. Cloudflare liable for copyright infringement by providing CDN services but not for DNS resolver services

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/cloudflare-liable-for-copyright.html

2. Inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions published by the USPTO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/inventorship-guidance-for-ai-assisted.html

3. Marc Jacobs Urges Court to Dismiss TOTE BAG Trademark Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/marc-jacobs-urges-court-to-dismiss-tote-bag-trademark-lawsuit/

4. Nike fails to beat opposition to FOOTWARE trademark registration

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-fails-to-beat-opposition-to-footware-trademark-registration/

5. From Gigi Hadid to Goop: A Running List of Paparazzi Copyright Lawsuits

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-bella-and-gigi-hadid-and-goop-to-virgil-abloh-and-marc-jacobs-a-running-list-of-paparazzi-copyright-lawuits/

6. Mango Prevails: Court Supports NFT Art Exhibition in Metaverse - General Court Upholds Yannick Noah's TM Against Non-Use Cancellation Action

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/mango-prevails-court-supports-nft-art-exhibition-metaverse-general-court-upholds-yannick-noahs-tm-2024-02-15_en

7. Kat von D in copyright clash over a Miles Davis tattoo

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/kat-von-d-in-copyright-clash-over-a-miles-davis-tattoo/

8. UK Government prevails in trademark dispute against Windrush Foundation

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/uk-government-prevails-in-trademark-dispute-against-windrush-foundation/

9. Meta’s Escape of Search Patent Lawsuit Undone by Federal Circuit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/metas-escape-of-search-patent-lawsuit-undone-by-federal-circuit

10. Since 2020, Patent Errors Have Decreased by 11.24%

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/16/since-2020-patent-errors-decreased-11-24/id=173460/

1. Four rings on a car grille infringe Audi’s trade mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/four-rings-on-car-grille-infringe-audis.html ù

2. Is Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/is-mickey-mouse-in-public-domain.html

3. To be protected a t-shirt design must be original and/or have individual character, recalls French Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/to-be-protected-t-shirt-design-must-be.html

4. Stanley Cup-Maker Named in False Advertising, Fraud Lawsuit Over Lead

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/stanley-cup-maker-named-in-false-advertising-fraud-lawsuit-over-lead/

5. Chanel vs. What Goes Around Comes around: Timeline of a Resale Case

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-v-what-goes-around-comes-around-timeline-of-a-resale-lawsuit/

6. Milan: Where Life Sciences Patents Are Now in Fashion

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/milan-where-life-sciences-patents-are-5655090/

7. Gaming Showdown: Pokémon vs. Palworld - EU General Court Upholds Protection of the LEGO Brick's Design

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/gaming-showdown-pokemon-vs-palworld-eu-general-court-upholds-protection-lego-bricks-design-2024-02-02_en

8. Cosmetici, in Europa la contraffazione brucia 3 miliardi di euro di vendite all’anno

https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/cosmetici-europa-contraffazione-brucia-3-miliardi-euro-vendite-all-anno-AFEl2RWC

9. Amazon: indagini Europa e USA per pratiche monopolistiche

https://www.diritto.it/amazon-indagini-antitrust-in-europa-e-usa/

10. When life gives you lemons, make cloudy lemon cider! The E&W High Court hands down judgment in Thatchers v Aldi trademark case

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-cloudy.html

1. Position Trademarks: Protecting Distinctive Designs in a Visual World

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/position-trademarks-protecting-distinctive-designs-in-a-visual-world/

2. Levi’s is Suing Quiet Luxury Leader Brunello Cucinelli Over “Infringing” Tabs

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/levis-is-suing-quiet-luxury-leader-brunello-cucinelli-over-infringing-tabs/

3. Chanel v. WGACA: A Case About Trademarks But Also Who Can Sell Chanel

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-v-wgaca-a-case-about-trademarks-but-also-who-can-sell-chanel/

4. Delhi High Court stops trademark infringement of PUMA

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/delhi-high-court-stops-trademark-infringement-of-puma/

5. The Cambridge name battle: David v. Goliath

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/the-cambridge-name-battle-david-v-goliath/

6. Another “brick” in Lego’s modular systems design protection

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/another-brick-in-legos-modular-systems.html

7. EU Court of Justice clarifies scope of TM referential use exception in ZARA case (C-361/22)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/eu-court-of-justice-clarifies-scope-of.html

8. Samsung Must Pay $67 Million For Infringing 5G Smartphone Tech

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/samsung-must-pay-67-million-for-infringing-5g-smartphone-tech?context=search&index=3

9. New Infographic & Animated Clip on Brand Monitoring

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/new-infographic-animated-clip-brand-monitoring-2024-01-23_en

10. To improve IP regime, Pakistan needs robust infrastructure, competent manpower

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/to-improve-ip-regime-pakistan-needs-robust-infrastructure-competent-manpower

1. Nike, BAPE Continue to Clash Over Sneaker Trade Dress

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-bape-continue-to-clash-over-sneaker-trade-dress/

2. Uniqlo is Suing Shein in Japan Over “Copycat” Bag Design

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/uniqlo-is-suing-shein-in-japan-over-copycat-bag-design/

3. What Can Be Learned from Australia’s Plans to Regulate “High-Risk” AI?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-can-be-learned-from-australias-plans-to-regulate-high-risk-ai/

4. EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products: Italy takes first step

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/eu-regulation-on-geographical.html

5. When is a derivative work original and thus protectable by copyright? Classicist’s critical edition makes its way to Luxembourg in fresh Romanian CJEU referral

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/when-is-derivative-work-original-and.html

6. Patent Litigation Funding and Insurance: What to Know and How to Succeed

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/18/patent-litigation-funding-insurance-know-succeed/id=172084/   

7. Copyright Office Issues Final Rule on Several Aspects of Smaller Claim CCB Proceeding

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/17/copyright-office-issues-final-rule-several-aspects-smaller-claim-ccb-proceeding/id=172117/

8. Apple to Sell Some Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature After US Court Ruling

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-01-17/court-bars-us-apple-watch-imports-during-appeal-over-ban

9. ChatGPT-Maker Braces for Fight With New York Times and Authors on 'Fair Use' of Copyrighted Works

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2024-01-09/chatgpt-maker-braces-for-fight-with-new-york-times-and-authors-on-fair-use-of-copyrighted-works

10. Google Faces $1.67 Billion Damages Demand at AI-Related Patent Trial
    
    https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-01-09/google-faces-multibillion-dollar-us-patent-trial-over-ai- technology

1. Estèe Lauder Beats BIPA Lawsuit Over Virtual Try-On Tools

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/estee-lauder-beats-bipa-lawsuit-over-virtual-try-on-tools/

2. Masimo tells CAFC that CBP Ruling for Apple Removes Danger of Irreparable Harm

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/16/masimo-tells-cafc-cbp-ruling-apple-removes-danger-irreparable-harm/id=172074/   

3. A butterfly is not conceptually similar to a bird, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-butterfly-is-not-conceptually-similar.html

4. Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

https://asiaiplaw.com/section/cover-story/key-takeaways-from-ipos-trademark-case-involving-monster-energy-company-yg-entertainment

5. Historic Tours of America Says Turtle Bus Infringed Trademark

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/historic-tours-of-america-says-turtle-bus-infringed-trademark?context=search&index=46

6. Google v. MakeMyTrip: does use of a trademark as a keyword constitute infringement?

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/google-v-makemytrip-does-use-of-a-trademark-as-a-keyword-constitute-infringement/

7. Defending Against Employee Defection: The Intersectionality of Cybersecurity and Trade Secret Protections in the Digital Age

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/defending-against-employee-defection-1198658/

8. What Price the “Holy Grail” of Shipwrecks?

https://ial.uk.com/what-price-holy-grail-shipwrecks/

9. Retired Glasgow cop is unlikely album cover star

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-67917348

10. ‘Frugal’ Princess Anne inspires latest Fendi menswear collection

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/14/princess-anne-inspires-latest-fendi-menswear-collection  

1. The trade mark adventures of Lara Croft

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-trade-mark-adventures-of-lara-croft.html

2. Can AI Prompts Be Patented? Don’t Be Too Quick to Dismiss this Question

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/02/can-ai-prompts-patented-dont-quick-dismiss-question/id=171338/

3. New York Times Takes on OpenAI, Microsoft

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/02/new-york-times-takes-openai-microsoft/id=171355/

4. A Running List of U.S. Copyright Office Decisions on AI Artworks

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-running-list-of-u-s-copyright-office-decisions-on-ai-artworks-post/

5. How Companies Use Trademarks to Influence Consumers & What They Buy

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-companies-use-trademarks-to-condition-consumers-what-they-buy/

6. This Was the Year of Generative AI, What Expect in 2024

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/2023-was-the-year-of-generative-ai-what-expect-in-2024/

7. Chanel v EasyCash: Distribution of sample cosmetics does not trigger trade mark exhaustion

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/chanel-v-easycash-distribution-of.html

8. Recording a license agreement in the EU requires consent of the currently registered trade mark owner

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/recording-license-agreement-in-eu.html

9. Prada’s Triangle pattern (mostly) not inherently distinctive to be a trade mark, says EUIPO Board of Appeal

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/pradas-triangle-pattern-mostly-not.html

10. UPC Munich Local Division takes a novel approach to claim interpretation (SES vs Hanshow, UPC-CFI-292/2023)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/upc-munich-local-division-takes-novel.html

1. A Class Action Lawsuit Brought by Artists Against A.I. Companies Adds New Plaintiffs

• https://news.artnet.com/news/lawyers-for-artists-suing-ai-companies-file-amended-complaint-after-judge-dismisses-some-claims-2403523

2. India-Pakistan Basmati Dispute Dismissed by Delhi High Court

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/india-pakistan-basmati-dispute-dismissed-delhi-high-court-2023-12-01_en

3. A Lawsuit Aimed at Halting the Brauer Museum’s Controversial Deaccessioning Plan Is Dismissed

• https://news.artnet.com/news/lawsuit-to-halt-brauer-museum-deaccessioning-plan-is-dismissed-2399941

4. 86 million fake items with a value of more than EUR 2 billion detained in the EU in 2022

• https://www.euipo.europa.eu/it/news/86-million-fake-items-with-a-value-of-more-than-eur-2-billion-detained-in-the-eu-in-2022

5. The Vespa appearance: Italian Supreme Court considers that its artistic value may preclude trade mark protection (due to substantial value absolute ground)

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-vespa-appearance-italian-supreme.html

6. U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Injunction for Vans in Case Against MSCHF

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/u-s-appeals-court-upholds-injunction-for-vans-in-case-against-mschf/

7. Prosecco: a plant variety or geographical indication? Singapore Court says "both"!

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/prosecco-plant-variety-or-geographical.html

8. Pharmaceuticals Eagles Get Blindsided by New Brotherly Shove Trademarks

• https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/eagles-get-blindsided-by-new-brotherly-shove-trademarks/

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

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

10. Sequestro di circa 24 mila addobbi natalizi

• https://siac.gdf.it/notizie/Pagine/Sequestro-di-circa-24-mila-addobbi-natalizi.aspx

1. The USPTO and the USCO Must Resolve Their Disparate Approaches to AI Inventorship and Copyrightability

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/12/uspto-usco-must-resolve-disparate-approaches-ai-inventorship-copyrightability/id=169540/

2. The Goose, The Golden Eggs, and AI: An Executive’s Guide to Choosing When—and When Not—to Patent

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/10/goose-golden-eggs-ai-executives-guide-choosing-patent/id=169560/

3. Brussels event announcement - Technological governance at the crossroads: The present and future of EU copyright law

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/brussels-event-announcement.html

4. A plea for EU copyright unification coming from … the EUIPO?
   
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-plea-for-eu-copyright-unification.html

5. Can authors waive their right of attribution?
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/can-authors-waive-their-right-of.html

6. Vans, Walmart Settle Trademark Lawsuit Over “Infringing” Sneakers
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/vans-walmart-settle-trademark-lawsuit-over-infringing-sneakers/

7. What a Trademark Case Over “Eco” Water Means for Other Consumer Brands

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-a-trademark-case-over-eco-branded-water-means-for-other-consumer-brands/

8. Nike Names New Balance, Skechers in Patent Lawsuits Over Flyknit Tech

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-names-new-balance-skechers-in-new-flyknit-patent-lawsuits/

9. Brands Face Issues as They Aim to Bank on the Big Business of Taylor Swift

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/brands-face-issues-as-they-look-to-bank-on-the-big-business-of-taylor-swift/

10. The ‘Lead Compound’ Rule: Problems and More Problems

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/08/the-lead-compound-rule-problems-and-more-problems/id=169388/