1. Estonian Supreme Court rules on the communication to the public of phonograms by a (non-profit) dance school

http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/03/24/estonian-supreme-court-rules-on-the-communication-to-the-public-of-phonograms-by-a-non-profit-dance-school/

2. VLSI/Fortress IP Patents Likely Invalid Despite OpenSky’s Bad Behavior

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/03/23/vlsi-fortress-ip-patents-likely-invalid-despite-openskys-bad-behavior/id=147825/

3. This .SUCKS: Trademark Applications for Identical Characters Is a No-Go

https://www.ipupdate.com/2022/02/this-sucks-trademark-applications-for-identical-characters-is-a-no-go/

4. New masters: painter’s win clarifies ‘pastiche’

https://www.worldipreview.com/article/new-masters-painter-s-win-clarifies-pastiche

5. 'Wonder Woman' versus 'Wonder Mum' - DC Comics’ appeal against UKIPO decision is dismissed in England and Wales High Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/wonder-woman-versus-wonder-mum-dc.html

6. Only the trade mark proprietor has burden of proving genuine use, CJEU confirms

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/only-trade-mark-proprietor-has-burden.html

7. Love at First Swipe Decision: Match fail to effectively monopolise the term SWIPE for dating apps and services

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/love-at-first-swipe-decision-match-fail-to-effectively-monopolise-the-term-swipe-for-dating-apps-and-services/

8. Film Studios Spar with PrimeWire Off the Record in Illegal Online Streaming Case

https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/film-studios-spar-with-primewire-off-the-record-in-illegal-online-streaming-case/

9. Dua Lipa faces second copyright lawsuit over hit song Levitating

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/07/dua-lipa-faces-second-copyright-lawsuit-over-hit-song-levitating

10. Vizio Suit Over Optical Illusion Patents Revived on Appeal

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/vizio-suit-over-optical-illusion-patents-revived-on-appeal

1. McDonald's, Starbucks Already Facing Russian TM Copycats 

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1474611/mcdonald-s-starbucks-already-facing-russian-tm-copycats;

2. Russian War Affects Tech and IP 

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/russian-war-affects-tech-and-ip;

3. Nigeria's quest for its own statute for the protection of Geographical Indications gains momentum 

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/guest-post-nigerias-quest-for-its-own.html;

4. ‘Music is so different now’: Copyright laws need to change, says legal expert 

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/13/music-is-so-different-now-copyright-laws-need-to-change-says-legal-expert;

5. “Rare” Pepe NFT Buyer Claims Issuers Misrepresented Terms in New Lawsuit 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/pepe-nft-buyer-claims-issuers-misrepresented-terms-in-new-lawsuit/;

6. Alnylam Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Pfizer, Moderna 

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2022-03-17/alnylam-files-patent-infringement-lawsuits-against-pfizer-moderna;

7. Dangerous fakes are increasingly sold online, new OECD-EUIPO report finds 

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/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=9257949&journalRelatedId=manual/;

8. Past meets present: how AI is helping shape the future of IP (and vice versa) 

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/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=9253518&journalRelatedId=manual/;

9. SHEIN Lands on Receiving End of Counterfeiting Lawsuit from Stussy 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/stussy-is-the-latest-brand-to-name-shein-in-trademark-lawsuit/;

10. Il marchio “La Mafia se sienta a la mesa” e la contrarietà all’ordine pubblico 

https://www.iusinitinere.it/il-marchio-la-mafia-se-sienta-a-la-mesa-e-la-contrarieta-allordine-pubblico-41656.

1. Russia OKs Use Of Peppa Pig TM As Sanctions Retaliation: https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1473286/russia-oks-use-of-peppa-pig-tm-as-sanctions-retaliation;
2. IP in the Crosshairs: Government Agencies Terminate Relationships with Russian IP Entities as Kremlin Sanctions IP Theft: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/03/13/ip-crosshairs-government-agencies-terminate-relationships-russian-ip-entities-kremlin-sanctions-ip-theft/id=147454/;
3. Italian Supreme Court says that the quotation exception in copyright law only applies to partial reproductions of works, never to works in their entirety: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/italian-supreme-court-says-that.html;
4. Katy Perry wins in Dark Horse copyright appeal: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60705977;
5. Class Action filed against Google for deceptive online ordering practices harming restaurant owners: https://mobilemarketingmagazine.com/class-action-filed-against-google-for-deceptive-online-ordering-practices-harming-restaurant-owners;
6. AutoStore to Appeal in U.S. Court Over Patent Row With Ocado: https://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2022-03-10/autostore-to-appeal-in-u-s-court-over-patent-row-with-ocado;
7. How do you protect an iconic handbag? Milan court considers IP rights vesting in Longchamp’s Le Pliage: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-do-you-protect-iconic-handbag-milan.html;
8. Rapper Lil Yachty drags Opulus to court over trademark infringement: https://www.latestlaws.com/intellectual-property-news/rapper-lil-yachty-drags-opulus-to-court-over-trademark-infringement-183499/;

1. Cartier Claims Tiffany Stole Confidential Info in New Trade Secret Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/cartier-claims-tiffany-stole-confidential-info-in-new-trade-secret-lawsuit/

2. OpenSea faces $1 million lawsuit over stolen Bored Ape NFTs

https://www.engadget.com/open-sea-facing-1-million-lawsuit-over-stolen-bored-app-nft-133044623.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMaG7kX_p67h0z2vykhVMezywZ_tNFCQvqMd1iBk4qWaw5ettJOmc79CyfAmw1F_CeWIZwwEBBdTSDDDQ-qEMIXwG6S1WvPZ_ds_A1SE7PjEqXSP866D_abSLlk3BOFPCXfvSdTYtpH6Q9bVg-ho-ODmtIy-4ZypdCWwZtri_tnM

3. To be Apple or not to be – a trademark dispute in Japan

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/02/28/to-be-apple-or-not-to-be-a-trademark-dispute-in-japan/

4. Intelligenza artificiale: violazioni della PI e applicazioni nella tutela del copyright e del design

https://sistemaproprietaintellettuale.it/27-proprieta-intellettuale/23463-intelligenza-artificiale-violazioni-della-pi-e-applicazioni-nella-tutela-del-copyright-e-del-design.html

5. Craftsman vs visionary – the Kippenberger authorship dilemma in copyright

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/03/guest-post-craftsman-vs-visionary.html

6. Banksy’s Dilemma: IP or Art?

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/03/05/banksys-dilemma-ip-art/id=147117/

7. Adidas Alleges Fashion Nova Copied ‘Iconic’ Stan Smith Shoes

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/adidas-alleges-fashion-nova-copied-iconic-stan-smith-shoes

8. When lip balm package can be a European trademark?

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/03/07/when-lip-balm-package-can-be-a-european-trademark/

9. Brand Battles: Nike Aims Shot At 'Just Sue It' TM

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1470936/brand-battles-nike-aims-shot-at-just-sue-it-tm

10. Here is the glen, and here the door: German whisky manufacturer must drop 'Glen' name

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/here-is-glen-and-here-door-german.html

1. Shanghai court: the doctrine of exhaustion does not protect all unauthorized repackaging from trade mark infringement claims

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/guest-post-shanghai-court-doctrine-of.html

2. Eos fails to register the shape of its lip balm as EUTM (case C-672/21 P)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/eos-fails-to-register-shape-of-its-lip.html

3. A Few Trademark Registrations Shed Light on Branding in the Metaverse

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-few-trademark-registrations-shed-light-on-branding-in-the-metaverse/

4. Privacy in the Age of Big Data: Legal Developments in Retail & E-Commerce

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/privacy-in-the-age-of-big-data-legal-developments-in-retail-e-commerce/

5. The impact of Brexit for EU trade mark injunctions

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-impact-of-brexit-for-eu-trade-mark.html

6. Can A.I.-Generated Art Receive Copyright Protection? U.S. Authorities Say No, Citing a Lack of ‘Human Authorship’

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/us-copyright-office-rejects-artificial-intelligence-art-2076830

7. Intellectual Property in the Metaverse. Episode 1.

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/intellectual-property-metaverse-episode-1-2022-02-25_en

8. China Joins Hague System – Here’s Why You Should Care

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/02/26/china-joins-hague-system-heres-care/id=146328/

9. Textile Design Copyrights Remain Tricky After High Court Ruling

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/textile-design-copyrights-remain-tricky-after-high-court-ruling

10. ‘As Seen on TV’ Creator Wins Hand Sanitizer Trademark Lawsuit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/as-seen-on-tv-creator-wins-hand-sanitizer-trademark-lawsuit

1. Apple prevails in lawsuit alleging racially diverse emojis were copied

https://designtaxi.com/news/417828/Apple-Prevails-In-Lawsuit-Alleging-Racially-Diverse-Emojis-Were-Copied/#:~:text=Apple%20Prevails%20In%20Lawsuit%20Alleging%20Racially%20Diverse%20Emojis%20Were%20Copied,-By%20Mikelle%20Leow&text=Back%20in%20September%202020%2C%20a,the%20world's%20first%20diverse%20emoji.%E2%80%9D

2. US Copyright Office refuses to register AI-generated work, finding that "human authorship is a prerequisite to copyright protection"

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/us-copyright-office-refuses-to-register.html

3. A French Law Prohibits the Destruction of Unsold Goods, Now What?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-french-law-prohibits-the-destruction-of-unsold-goods-now-what/

4. Bugatti And Heritage Luxury Goods Maker Asprey Announce Invite-Only Access To Auction Of Inaugural NFT

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexlevin/2022/02/16/bugatti-and-heritage-luxury-goods-maker-asprey-announce-invite-only-access-to-auction-of-inaugural-nft/?sh=1a181a481d42

5. Breaking Bad Contests Trademark of BAKING BAD Cooking Show

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/breaking-bad-contests-trademark-of-baking-bad-cooking-show/

6. Il mondo si prepara alla prima Meta fashion week

https://www.pambianconews.com/2022/02/11/il-mondo-si-prepara-alla-prima-meta-fashion-week-338532/

7. SPOTIFY v POTIFY – a ‘pot’ app

https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/spotify-v-potify-a-pot-app/

8. Allegro Natura, la cosmesi bio entra nel metaverso

https://beauty.pambianconews.com/2022/02/allegro-natura-la-cosmesi-bio-entra-nel-metaverso/46235

9. Miss Dior si trasforma in moneta e va all’asta da Sotheby’s

https://beauty.pambianconews.com/2022/02/miss-dior-si-trasforma-in-moneta-e-va-allasta-da-sothebys/46057

10. Chanel e Saint Laurent firmano uno statement per la couture

https://www.mffashion.com/news/livestage/chanel-e-saint-laurent-firmano-uno-statement-per-la-couture-202202111046358990

1. EUIPO, firmato un accordo di collaborazione con l’EFIC

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/news/-/action/view/9163280;

2. Dutch court rejects copyright infringement claim on Anne Frank’s works due to geoblocking

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/dutch-court-rejects-copyright.html;  

3. China joins Hague System - WIPO announcement

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class99/?XID=BHA939;

4. Vans Says Injunction is “Necessary” in Walmart Trademark Lawsuit

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/vans-says-injunction-is-necessary-in-walmart-trademark-lawsuit/;

5. Hermès Is Suing a Digital Artist for Selling Unauthorized Birkin Bag NFTs in the Metaverse for as Much as Six Figures

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/hermes-metabirkins-2063954;

6. Il dipinto di Pissarro requisito dai nazisti. Una complessa vicenda legale

• https://www.artribune.com/professioni-e-professionisti/diritto/2022/02/camille-pissarro-dipinto-requisito-nazisti/;

7.  “Maimai Made in Italy” and Google vs Sonos

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/maimai-made-italy-and-google-vs-sonos-2022-02-11_en;

8. New EU Toolbox against counterfeiting: EC opens call for evidence

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/new-eu-toolbox-against-counterfeiting-ec-opens-call-evidence-2022-02-07_en;

9. Aggressive telemarketing: Italian SA fines Enel Energia eur 26.5 million

• https://edpb.europa.eu/news/national-news/2022/aggressive-telemarketing-italian-sa-fines-enel-energia-eur-265-million_it;

10. Indagine sull’utilizzo del cloud nella PA. Azione coordinata dei Garanti privacy europei

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9745636.

1. Rolex Wins Bid to Block Modified Watch Seller in Trademark Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/rolex-prevails-in-trademark-lawsuit-over-modified-watches/

2. CAFC Affirms Preliminary Injunction Against Myco Industries, Finding No Clear Error or Abuse of Discretion

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/02/05/preliminary-injunction-affirmed-myco-industries/id=145333/

3. Who owns your wedding photos? Changes to first ownership rights highlight Singapore’s amended Copyright Act

https://www.asiaiplaw.com/article/who-owns-your-wedding-photos-changes-to-first-ownership-rights-highlight-singapores-amended-copyright-act

4. Fed Circuit rejects domain registry’s sucks appeal

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/fed-circuit-rejects-domain-registry-s-sucks-appeal-22085

5. Swedish court applies C-762/19 CV-Online Latvia in parking app battle

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/02/swedish-court-applies-c76219-cv-online.html

6. The Duchess and the tabloid: copyright, fair dealing and freedom of expression in personal letters

http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/02/03/the-duchess-and-the-tabloid-copyright-fair-dealing-and-freedom-of-expression-in-personal-letters/

7. An International Drama Over the Maradona Heir’s Right to Use Their Dad’s Name

https://www.iptechblog.com/2022/01/an-international-drama-over-the-maradona-heirs-right-to-use-their-dads-name/

8. Lenovo Opposes ‘Manovo’ Trademark Registration

https://lawstreetmedia.com/news/tech/lenovo-opposes-manovo-trademark-registration/

9. Powerful Remedies Against Trade Secret Misappropriation Abroad Appear Here to Stay

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/powerful-remedies-against-trade-secret-4803824/

10. ‘Atwell Suites’ Trademark Rejection Cites Agent Carter Actress

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/atwell-suites-trademark-rejection-cites-agent-carter-actress

1. CFI: Intel rebate system – Intel successfull in legal dispute 

https://legal-patent.com/international-intellectual-property/cfi-intel-rebate-system-intel-successfull-in-legal-dispute/

2. Government pauses plans to rewrite UK copyright laws after authors protest 

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/19/government-pauses-plans-to-rewrite-uk-copyright-laws-after-authors-protest

3. General Court to decide whether consumables are component parts of complex products (T-617/21) 

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/general-court-to-decide-whether.html

4. No IP, no right to information? CJEU to clarify scope of article 8 Enforcement Directive 

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/no-ip-no-right-to-information-cjeu-to.html

5. ALO is Suing Italic Over “False, Misleading” Comparative Ad Campaign 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/alo-is-suing-italic-over-false-misleading-comparative-ad-campaign/

6. 2d Circuit – JLM v Hailey Paige Gutman – Who owns a social media account? We don’t know yet 

https://www.schwimmerlegal.com/2022/01/2d-circuit-jlm-v-hailey-paige-gutman-who-owns-a-social-media-account-we-dont-know-yet.html

7. Delaying Grant of a European Patent to obtain a Unitary Patent 

https://www.reddie.co.uk/2022/01/28/delaying-grant-of-a-european-patent-to-obtain-a-unitary-patent/

8. IP protection mechanisms in place for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Paralympics 

https://www.asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/ip-protection-mechanisms-in-place-for-2022-beijing-winter-olympics-paralympics

9. Sixth Circuit Endorses Sealing of Filings to Protect Confidentiality of Alleged Trade Secrets 

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sixth-circuit-endorses-sealing-of-4409453/

10. Fashion in the Metaverse: How NFTs Are Changing the Fashion Industry  

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/fashion-in-the-metaverse-how-nfts-are-5557360/

EU Trademark Body Hands Louis Vuitton a Loss in Fight Over Lookalike Mark

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/eu-trademark-body-hands-louis-vuitton-a-loss-in-fight-over-lookalike-mark/

Hermès Names MetaBirkins NFT Creator in Trademark Infringement, Dilution Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hermes-names-metabirkins-creator-in-trademark-lawsuit/

Off we go! The Unified Patent Court is officially born.

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/off-we-go-unified-patent-court-is.html

Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court asks CJEU regarding the role of alternative designs in establishing functionality

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/dusseldorf-higher-regional-court-asks.html

Apple Fires Back At Ericsson In IP War, Seeks ITC Import Ban

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1457127/apple-fires-back-at-ericsson-in-ip-war-seeks-itc-import-ban

GAP lost a trademark dispute in Japan

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/gap-lost-a-trademark-dispute-in-japan/

Lidl won a dispute over lidl-de.website

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/01/24/lidl-won-a-dispute-over-lidl-de-website/

Muted Vietnamese national anthem in football match raises copyright issues

https://www.asiaiplaw.com/sector/copyright/muted-vietnamese-national-anthem-in-football-match-raises-copyright-issues

Climate change: is open sharing green tech part of the solution?

https://www.worldipreview.com/article/climate-change-is-open-sharing-of-green-tech-part-of-the-solution

Hendrix estate sues band members heirs over royalties

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/hendrix-estate-sues-band-members-heirs-over-royalties-22046

1. Spotify Successfully Opposes Two Marijuana-Related Trademark Applications: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/01/17/spotify-successfully-opposes-two-marijuana-related-trademark-applications/id=142982/;
2. From lab to market – two more case studies highlighting routes to success: https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2022/20220111.html;
3. Perfume N°5 v N°9: Chanel won an unfair competition case in China: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/perfume-n5-v-n9-chanel-won-unfair.html;
4. Tackling the growing esports industry: https://www.asiaiplaw.com/article/tackling-the-growing-esports-industry;
5. The LEGO Group wins final decisions in major intellectual property lawsuits against Lepin manufacturer in China: https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2020/january/lepin-case/;
6. Ericsson sues Apple again over 5G patent licensing: https://www.reuters.com/technology/ericsson-sues-apple-again-over-5g-patent-licensing-2022-01-18/;
7. The new German competition tool in action – Ensuring the effectiveness of the new press publisher’s neighbouring right against Google: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/guest-post-new-german-competition-tool.html;
8. NFT-based metaverse company Animoca Brands raises $360 million: https://www.reuters.com/technology/nft-based-metaverse-company-animoca-brands-raises-360-million-2022-01-18/;
9. EU Court: Complexity of the motif is relevant – originality is not: https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/eu-court-complexity-of-the-motif-is-relevant-originality-is-not/;
10. Meghan Markle scores victory in a copyright infringement case: https://www.latestlaws.com/intellectual-property-news/meghan-markle-scores-victory-in-a-copyright-infringement-case-181745/;

1. Retromark Volume X: the last six months in trade marks

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/guest-post-retromark-volume-x-last-six.html

2. Board of Appeal sweeps floor with Invalidity Division: vacuum cleaner bags do enjoy design right protection

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/board-of-appeal-sweeps-floor-with.html

3. Changes to the Hague System in January 2022

https://www.marques.org/blogs/class99/

4. In Dissent to CAFC Ruling for Novartis on Written Description, Chief Judge Argues ‘Silence is not Disclosure’

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/01/04/dissent-cafcs-ruling-novartis-written-description-chief-judge-argues-silence-not-disclosure/id=142424/

5. A Case Over the Sale of Counterfeits on Amazon May Have Implications for Fashion

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-case-over-counterfeits-on-amazon-may-have-implications-for-fashion/

6. Nike Claims Lululemon Mirror Infringes its Utility Patents in New Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-claims-lululemon-mirror-infringes-its-utility-patents-in-new-lawsuit/

7. Influencers Are Driving Sales of Counterfeits, Per UKIPO Survey

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/influencers-are-an-important-channel-for-counterfeits-per-ukipo-study/

8. Google loses Sonos smart speakers patent fight

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-59912219

9. France to push design, GI, UPC, and safe harbours reform as president of the Council of the EU

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/01/france-to-push-design-gi-upc-and-safe.html

10. Lululemon Wants “Improper Anticipatory” Peloton Lawsuit Tossed Out

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/lululemon-claims-peloton-improper-action-should-be-tossed-out/

1. How long is too long? The James Bond theme

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/how-long-is-too-long-james-bond-theme_31.html  

2. CNIPA issues stricter rules on trade mark use

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA5056

3. The Top 10 Patents of 2021: Improved Eye Contact in Video Calls, Targeted Ads Based on Conversation Samples, and Analyzing Toxicity in Social Media Content

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/12/29/the-top-10-patents-of-2021-improved-eye-contact-in-video-calls-targeted-ads-based-on-conversation-samples-and-analyzing-toxicity-in-social-media-content/id=141206/

4. Apple in dispute with Ericsson over ‘strong arm’ tactics

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/apple-in-dispute-with-ericsson-over-strong-arm-tactics-149877.htm

5. AI cannot be named as inventor on patent applications

• https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211221.html

6. Eric Clapton to waive legal costs against woman who attempted to sell single bootlegged CD

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/dec/23/eric-clapton-to-waive-legal-costs-against-woman-who-attempted-to-sell-single-bootlegged-cd

7. From the Meatball to the “Worm” Logo, the Branding & Re-Branding of NASA

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-nasa-reintroduces-its-worm-logo-a-look-at-the-branding-and-re-branding-of-the-federal-space-agency/

8. About artworks, pictures of artworks… and the possibility of copying them

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/about-artworks-pictures-artworks-and-possibility-copying-them-2021-12-13_en

9. The U.S. Supreme Court Will Offer the Final Word in a Two-Decade Battle Over a Nazi-Looted Pissarro Painting

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/supreme-court-will-hear-nazi-looting-case-over-disputed-pisarro-2050684

10. COOKIE: dal Garante privacy nuove Linee guida a tutela degli utenti

• https://www.gpdp.it/temi/cookie

1. General Court: no absolute protection for symbols of particular public interest

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/general-court-no-absolute-protection.html

2. T-254/20: who owns the Soviet brands?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/t-25420-who-owns-soviet-brands.html

3. From Baby Birkins to MetaBirkins, Brands Are Facing Issues in the Metaverse

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-baby-birkins-to-metabirkins-brands-are-being-plagued-in-the-metaverse/

4. Hermès is Pushing for Color Trademark for its Product Packaging in Japan

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hermes-is-pushing-for-color-trademark-for-its-product-packaging-in-japan/

5. And Just Like That and Peloton: from legal questions to genius marketing move

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/and-just-and-peloton-legal-questions-genius-marketing-move

6. Bruce Springsteen sells song catalogue to Sony for $500m

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/dec/16/bruce-springsteen-sells-entire-back-catalogue-of-music-to-sony-for-500m-report

7. Collaborative Patenting: The Future of IP and Innovation

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/12/18/collaborative-patenting-future-ip-innovation/id=141243/

8. The Year in Copyright: From Google v. Oracle to the Takings Clause

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/12/16/year-copyright-google-v-oracle-takings-clause/id=141200/

9. Nike Has Filed Trademark Applications as it Prepares to Enter the Metaverse

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/269547/20211218/nike-filed-trademark-applications-prepares-enter-metaverse.htm

10. Disney can’t throw ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ suit

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/disney-can-t-throw-looted-pirates-of-the-caribbean-suit-21980

1. With New Trademark Application, Chanel is Looking to Register the Number 5

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/with-new-trademark-application-chanel-is-looking-to-register-the-number-5/

2. TikTok Seeks Trademark Registration For Cryptocurrency Services

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/tiktok-seeks-trademark-registration-for-cryptocurrency-services/

3. Nike Tries to Ban Imports of Adidas Knit Shoes, Accusing It of Copying Designs

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-09/nike-claims-adidas-copied-knit-shoes-favored-by-lebron-ronaldo?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&cmpId=google

4. Adele, Spotify and the right of integrity

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/12/adele-spotify-and-right-of-integrity.html

5. Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union: Music, Films and TV (2017-2020), Trends and Drivers

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/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=9074272&journalRelatedId=manual/

6. 2022: the year of green IP – and so much more than patents

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/2022-the-year-of-green-ip-and-so-much-more-patents

7. Warhol Foundation Tells SCOTUS Second Circuit’s Fair Use Ruling ‘Threatens a Sea-Change’ in Copyright Law

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/12/12/warhol-foundation-tells-scotus-second-circuits-fair-use-ruling-threatens-sea-change-copyright-law/id=141022/

8. Duchess of Sussex wins copyright case against Associated Newspapers

https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/copyright/duchess-of-sussex-wins-copyright-case-against-associated-newspapers-149616.htm

9. Amazon, maxi-multa da oltre 1 mld dall’Antitrust

https://www.pambianconews.com/2021/12/09/amazon-maxi-multa-da-oltre-1-mld-dallantitrust-333687/

10. Hermes Challenge to Register Packaging Colors

http://www.marks-iplaw.jp/hermes-color-mark/

1. The Fate of the ‘Fearless Girl’ Statue Is in Question After the Permit for Its Place at the New York Stock Exchange Expired 

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/fearless-girl-statue-permit-expired-2043707

2. L’Officiel USA Hit With Lawsuit by New York City for Allegedly Failing to Pay Freelancers 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/l-officiel-usa-hit-with-lawsuit-by-new-york-city-for-allegedly-failing-to-pay-freelancers/

3. The Gucci Family Hints at Litigation Again as House of Gucci Hits Theaters 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/the-gucci-family-hints-as-litigation-again-as-house-of-gucci-hits-theaters/

4. Startup Seeks $20 Million to Let Facebook Use ‘Meta’ Trademark 

https://www.mandourlaw.com/blog/facebook-meta-trademark-dispute/

5. La strategia di Moderna alla base della decisione di non azionare i brevetti sui vaccini anti COVID-19 

https://www.corradini.it/la-strategia-di-moderna-alla-base-della-decisione-di-non-azionare-i-brevetti-sui-vaccini-anti-covid-19/

6. From Off-White Stripes to Red Zip Ties: Virgil Abloh’s Approach to Branding 

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-off-white-stripes-to-red-zip-ties-virgil-ablohs-approach-to-branding/

7. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases English Language Guidelines on Trademark Protection and Enforcement 

https://www.chinaiplawupdate.com/2021/12/chinas-national-intellectual-property-administration-releases-english-language-guidelines-on-trademark-protection-and-enforcement/

8. The PTAB Desperately Needs Reform, Not Preservation 

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/12/05/ptab-desperately-needs-reform-not-preservation/id=140805/

9. Level of attention – for advertising services 

https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/level-of-attention-for-advertising-services/

10. U.S. President Biden Calls for Intellectual Property Protection Waivers After Omicron Discovery 

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2021-11-26/u-s-president-biden-calls-for-intellectual-property-protection-waivers-on-covid-19-vaccines

1. Peloton is Suing Lululemon in Clash Over the Parties’ “Lookalike” Apparel

2. When the Secret Enables the Brand: The Long-Lasting Listerine License

3. Uber resolves trademark dispute with similarly named NYC ad agency

4. Bayer v Teva: Drug formulation patent found "the result of standard and routine considerations"

5. Cup as a 3D mark: appearance of the goods themselves

https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/cup-as-a-3d-mark-appearance-of-the-goods-themselves/ 

6. Access Intelligence wins favourable copyright ruling

https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/copyright/access-intelligence-wins-favourable-copyright-ruling-148853.htm

7. Trademark Infringement Claim Survives in Comic Book Store Suit

8. General Court confirms likelihood of confusion between SYNDICATE marks

9. Micron and UMC settle semiconductor disputes

10. What’s the buzz? Tell me what’s a-happening (around Article 17)? Tales from Hungary, Germany, Italy and Sweden

1. Is Europe Running Out of Trademarks? Professor Beebe Talks EU Trade Mark Depletion: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/11/19/is-europe-running-out-of-trademarks-professor-beebe-talks-eu-trade-mark-depletion/id=140170/;
2.  Position mark ‘red shoelaces’ refused: lack of distinctive character: https://legal-patent.com/trademark-law/position-mark-red-shoelaces-refused-lack-of-distinctive-character/;
3. BananaIP’s Masterclass on Intellectual Property For Business Value: https://www.bananaip.com/ip-news-center/masterclass-on-intellectual-property-for-business-value/;
4. EPO and Saudi Arabia sign Reinforced Partnership agreement: https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2021/20211118.html;
5. Est “modus” in rebus – Italian Supreme Court says no automatic award of a reasonable royalty following trade mark infringement: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/guest-post-est-modus-in-rebus-italian.html;
6. Tarantino Pulp Fiction Dispute Spotlights the Contentious Relationship between NFTs and IP Rights: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/11/18/tarantino-pulp-fiction-dispute-spotlights-contentious-relationship-nfts-ip-rights/id=140181/;
7. Museums v business: the growing market for cultural digitisation: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2021/nov/15/museums-cash-in-market-cultural-digitisation-licensed-goods;
8. Three arrested for posting 'fast movies' on YouTube: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/06/24/national/crime-legal/fast-movies/

1. Fitness co. sues Victoria’s Secret over “Sweat” TM

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/fitness-co-sues-victoria-s-secret-over-sweat-tm-21894

2. Nike is preparing for the Metaverse with trademarks for virtual clothes and shoes

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/nike-is-preparing-for-the-metaverse-with-trademarks-for-virtual-clothes-and-shoes/

3. Whittaker’s forced to gin and bear it as the UK IPO throws out its opposition for lack of relevant evidence

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/whittakers-forced-to-gin-and-bear-it-as.html

4. Cloudflare Tests Limits of Contributory Copyright Infringement

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/11/11/cloudflare-tests-limits-contributory-copyright-infringement/id=139825/

5. Quando un paio di scarpe fashion non basta ad evitare passi falsi

https://sistemaproprietaintellettuale.it/45-angolo-del-professionista/22566-quando-un-paio-di-scarpe-fashion-non-basta-ad-evitare-passi-falsi.html

6. Beeple’s New NFT Just Sold for $29 Million, and He’ll Update It for the Rest of His Life

https://singularityhub.com/2021/11/12/beeples-new-nft-just-sold-for-29-million-and-hell-update-it-for-the-rest-of-his-life/

7. Ferrari FXX K design elements and a European Court decision

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2021/11/08/ferrari-fxx-k-design-elements-and-a-european-court-decision/

8. Museums v business: the growing market for cultural digitisation

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2021/nov/15/museums-cash-in-market-cultural-digitisation-licensed-goods

9. Decision Over Unauthorized Sales of iPhone Cases Has Takeaways for Fashion’s Gray Market Fight

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-case-over-the-unauthorized-sale-of-iphone-cases-has-significant-takeaways-for-fashions-gray-market-fight/

10. Il marchio “MB45” e la tutela dei segni notori “civili”

https://www.iusinitinere.it/il-marchio-mb45-e-la-tutela-dei-segni-notori-civili-40264

1. Basmati rice’s EU trade mark application raises questions about Brexit and oppositions on the basis of UK law.

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/basmati-rices-eu-trade-mark-application.html

2. To be or not to be (a pattern mark) – that is the question!

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/to-be-or-not-to-be-pattern-mark-that-is.html

3. A Copyright Case that Pits H&M Against a Pattern Company Goes Before the Supreme Court

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-copyright-case-that-pits-hm-against-fabric-company-goes-before-the-supreme-court/

4. Playboy, Fashion Nova Settle Trademark Suit Over Allegedly Infringing Bunny Costumes

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/playboy-fashion-nova-settle-trademark-suit-over-allegedly-infringing-bunny-costumes/

5. Judge Upholds UK Power to Set FRAND Terms

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/11/09/judge-upholds-uk-power-set-frand-terms/id=139732/

6. Patenting Trends in Emerging Technologies: Blockchain Patents Grow from Three to 2,660 in Less than Five Years

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2021/11/09/blockchain-patents-grow-three-2660-less-five-years/id=139668/

7. France: Registration of sound trademarks

https://www.worldipreview.com/contributed-article/france-jurisdiction-report-registration-of-sound-trademarks

8. UK Publisher Begins Appeal Over Meghan Privacy Lawsuit

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2021-11-09/uk-publisher-begins-appeal-over-meghan-privacy-lawsuit

9. CJEU confirms that partial designs may be protected as unregistered designs (but conditions apply)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/cjeu-confirms-that-partial-designs-may.html

10. Italy has transposed the DSM Directive

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2021/11/italy-has-transposed-dsm-directive.html