1. Can Someone’s Face Be a Trademark?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/12/can-someones-face-be-trade-mark.html

2. Rolex Handed a Loss in Bid to Block EUIPO Trademark Registration of Crown Logo

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/rolex-handed-a-loss-in-bid-to-block-euipo-trademark-registration-of-crown-logo/

3. Can AI generated art be protected by copyright?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/can-ai-generated-art-be-protected-by-copyright-one-case-is-testing-that/

4. European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency: Pfizer and BioNtech countersue Moderna – Advocate General’s Opinion in case C-686/21

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/pfizer-and-biontech-countersue-moderna-advocate-generals-opinion-case-c-68621-2022-12-15_en

5. Russian patents grab deemed ‘act of war’

https://www.ft.com/content/1ee7a359-8561-4679-bc84-59f55157e9bd

6. The Adidas v. Thom Browne Saga: Stripes May Be ‘Earned’ But They Cannot Be Owned

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/01/18/the-adidas-v-thom-browne-saga-stripes-may-be-earned-but-they-cannot-be-owned/id=155471/

7. Apple Loses ITC Battle to Masimo Over Pulse Oximeter Technology

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/01/12/apple-loses-itc-battle-masimo-pulse-oximeter-technology/id=155209/

8. Clémentine Mercier, Libération, Francia : Il futuro incerto del diritto d’autore

https://www.internazionale.it/magazine/clementine-mercier/2023/01/26/il-futuro-incerto-del-diritto-d-autore

9. Slogan automatically protected as a trade mark? A recent take of the Italian Supreme Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2023-01-16T19%3A50%3A00%2B00%3A00&max-results=10#PageNo=3

10. Who Ultimately Owns Content Generated By ChatGPT And Other AI Platforms?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2022/12/21/who-ultimately-owns-content-generated-by-chatgpt-and-other-ai-platforms/?sh=41c994835423

1. Copyright, Computer-Generated Image Issues at Play in Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/copyright-computer-generated-image-issues-come-up-in-yuga-labs-v-ryder-ripps/

2. Rolex Handed a Loss in Bid to Block EUIPO Trademark Registration of Crown Logo

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/rolex-handed-a-loss-in-bid-to-block-euipo-trademark-registration-of-crown-logo/

3. How do you cancel degenerated trade marks?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-do-you-cancel-degenerated-trade.html

4. Can Charlie Chaplin’s character “Charlot” be registered as an EU trade mark?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/01/can-charlie-chaplins-character-charlot.html

5. No small feat: Converse wins Dutch Supreme Court case on trade mark exhaustion

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/01/guest-post-no-small-feat-converse-wins.html

6. Is SHAVETTE a trademark or a generic name for razors in the EU?

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2023/01/18/is-shavette-a-trademark-or-a-generic-name-for-razors-in-the-eu/

7. Adidas’ Recent Trial Loss Unlikely to Deter Brand Enforcement

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/adidas-recent-trial-loss-unlikely-to-deter-brand-enforcement

8. Adidas – Thom Browne. Trade mark registration of a person’s face.

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/adidas-thom-browne-trade-mark-registration-persons-face-2023-01-19_en

9. IPOPHL to stop counterfeiting in marketplaces

https://asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/ipophl-to-stop-counterfeiting-in-marketplaces

10. Patenting Micro-Organisms in Australia ~ s41

https://www.baxterip.com.au/ip-news/patenting-micro-organisms-in-australia-s41

1.  Adidas loses four stripes court battle with designer Thom Browne: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/jan/13/adidas-loses-four-stripes-court-battle-designer-thom-browne;
2. Puma vs Puma case – Streaming password sharing: https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/puma-vs-puma-case-streaming-password-sharing-2023-01-12_en;
3. U.S. judge rules Apple Watch infringed Masimo's pulse oximeter patent: https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-rules-apple-watches-infringed-masimo-patent-medical-device-maker-2023-01-11/
4. IP attorney says there’s a lot of copying, “inspiring” in fashion world: https://asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/ip-attorney-says-theres-a-lot-of-copying-inspiring-in-fashion-world;
5. Belize joins the Madrid Protocol: https://www.baxterip.com.au/ip-news/belize-joins-the-madrid-protocol;
6. Slogan automatically protected as a trade mark? A recent take of the Italian Supreme Court: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/01/slogan-automatically-protected-as-trade.html;
7. Indonesia among the most IP applications, says WIPO: https://asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/indonesia-among-the-most-ip-applications-says-wipo;
8. How To Avoid Jurisdictional Clashes On Standard Essential Patents – A Short Summary Of Some Proposals: https://patentblog.kluweriplaw.com/2023/01/16/how-to-avoid-jurisdictional-clashes-on-standard-essential-patents-a-short-summary-of-some-proposals/

1. The Moçambique principle and challenging the validity of a foreign patent: GW Pharma v Otsuka [2022] EWCA Civ 1462

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-mocambique-principle-and.html 

2. How artificial intelligence works in relation to copyright

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-artificial-intelligence-works-in.html 

3. When foreign geographical names meet the domestic public – HMPTN WATER v CNIPA

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/when-foreign-geographical-names-meet.html

4. The European Commission publishes the proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on designs https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-european-commission-publishes.html

5. Four Rings to Rule Them All – German Federal Court of Justice Finds Trademark Infringement in Radiator Grille with Audi-Logo-Shaped Mounting Fixture

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2019/08/four-rings-to-rule-them-all-german.html

6. BMW wins appeal over use of trade mark to promote spare parts business

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2017/06/bmw-wins-appeal-over-use-of-trade-mark.html

7. EPO President puts ViCo in opposition and examination on a permanent footing

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/epo-president-puts-vico-in-opposition.html

8. Patent Owner Scores Partial Win Against Google at CAFC

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/12/08/patent-owner-scores-partial-win-google-cafc/id=153952/

9. Storming the Digital Gates – A Novelist Speaks Out on Copyright

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/12/06/storming-digital-gates-novelist-speaks-copyright/id=153854/

10. Taking UK Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Copyright Infringement in the Famous Love Story that Inspired Doctor Zhivago

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/12/05/uk-judge-delivers-mixed-ruling-copyright-infringement-famous-love-story-inspired-doctor-zhivago/id=153747/

1. How artificial intelligence works in relation to copyright

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/12/how-artificial-intelligence-works-in.html

2. When foreign geographical names meet the domestic public – HMPTN WATER v CNIPA

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/when-foreign-geographical-names-meet.html

3. The European Commission publishes the proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on designs

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-european-commission-publishes.html

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/european-commission-aims-to-revamp-industrial-design-rules-22856

4. As Climate Concerns Grow, Green Trademarks Are on the Rise

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-climate-concerns-grow-green-trademarks-are-on-the-rise/

5. What is Really Driving Companies’ Metaverse-Focused Trademark Filings?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-is-really-driving-companies-metaverse-focused-trademark-filings/

6. What Can Brands Learn from Coca-Cola’s Greenwashing Lawsuit Win?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-can-brands-learn-from-coca-colas-greenwashing-lawsuit-win/

7. Proving ownership of intellectual property rights in case of infringements in the EU

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/11/28/proving-ownership-of-intellectual-property-rights-in-case-of-infringements-in-the-eu/

8. Chanel Accuses Houston-Area Boutique of Selling Counterfeits

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/chanel-accuses-houston-area-boutique-of-selling-counterfeits

9. Nike Accuses Kiy of Ripping Off Air Jordans in Trademark Suit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/nike-accuses-kiy-of-ripping-off-air-jordans-in-trademark-suit?context=search&index=20

10. USPTO, Copyright Office Joint Study on NFTs Could Help Dispel Confusion About IP Ownership in Media Content Underlying Digital Assets

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/11/28/uspto-copyright-office-joint-study-nfts-help-dispel-confusion-ip-ownership-media-content-underlying-digital-assets/id=153598/

1. Off-White Argues for Registration of “Ironic” Trademark “FOR WALKING”

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/off-white-argues-for-registration-of-ironic-trademark-for-walking/

2. Chanel Settles Upcycling Suit Over Jewelry Made From Logo-Bearing Buttons

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-settles-upcycling-suit-over-jewelry-made-from-logo-bearing-buttons/

3. Italian Supreme Court admits possibility of global delisting/removal orders … at least under Italian law

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/italian-supreme-court-global-delisting.html

4. Proving ownership of intellectual property rights in case of infringements in the EU

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/11/28/proving-ownership-of-intellectual-property-rights-in-case-of-infringements-in-the-eu/

5. WIPO Report: China Sees Massive Surge in IP Filings Across the Board

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/11/26/wipo-report-china-sees-massive-surge-ip-filings-across-board/id=153536/

6. Il nuovo perimetro di liceità per la pubblicazione di immagini di un atleta senza il suo consenso

https://www.medialaws.eu/il-nuovo-perimetro-di-liceita-per-la-pubblicazione-di-immagini-di-un-atleta-senza-il-suo-consenso/

7. Born to be authors: the copyright of the child

http://copyrightblog.kluweriplaw.com/2022/11/24/born-to-be-authors-the-copyright-of-the-child/

8. Cookies Vape Trademarks Survive Counterclaims in Partial Victory

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/cookies-vape-trademarks-survive-counterclaims-in-partial-victory

9. Parsons Xtreme Golf Tees Off on Texas Clubmaker in Patent Suit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/parsons-xtreme-golf-tees-off-on-texas-clubmaker-in-patent-suit

10. Banksy – "K K WATER" case

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/banksy-k-k-water-case-2022-11-25_en

1. A Court Has Ruled That Banksy Can Keep His Trademarks—and Anonymity—in His Battle With a U.K. Greeting Card Company

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/banksy-trademark-decision-overturned-2211959

2. Videosorveglianza: stop del Garante privacy a riconoscimento facciale e occhiali smart. L’Autorità apre istruttorie nei confronti di due Comuni

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9823282

3. Mariah Carey: US singer's application to trademark 'Queen of Christmas' denied

• https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-63647164

4. Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/guest-post-can-owner-of-artistic-work.html

5. Is use of a sign in commerce in a different form from how it was registered genuine use of that trade mark?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/is-use-of-sign-in-commerce-in-different.html

6. Austrian Patent Office implements e-filing for trademarks:

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA5135

7. Descendant of Doctor Zhivago author loses copyright court case

• https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/25/descendant-doctor-zhivago-author-loses-copyright-case-boris-pasternak-anna

8. New Lawsuit Hits FTX Endorsers, Amid Evolving Dynamics of Celeb Promotions

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/second-ftx-class-action-lawsuit-names-bankman-fried-celeb-endorsers/

9. Safety of property can be a legitimate interest for GPS tracking, but the measure must be appropriate and necessary

• https://edpb.europa.eu/news/national-news/2022/safety-property-can-be-legitimate-interest-gps-tracking-measure-must-be_it

10. DesignEuropa Talks: The Aftermovie

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/web/guest/-/news/designeuropa-talks-the-aftermovie

1. Can an NFT infringe one's own trade mark rights? Yes, says Rome Court of First Instance

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/11/can-nft-infringe-ones-own-trade-mark.html

2. Artificial intelligence at the EUIPO

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/web/guest/-/news/artificial-intelligence-at-the-euipo-1

3. In Defense of Patentability of Mathematical Formulas and Relationships

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/11/10/defense-patentability-mathematical-formulas-relationships/id=152875/

4. H&M Facing New Lawsuit Over “Misleading” Marketing of “Conscious” Collection

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-facing-new-lawsuit-over-misleading-marketing-of-conscious-collection/

5. Court Sides With Condé Nast, Orders Drake, 21 Savage to Pull Vogue Cover Promo

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-sides-with-conde-nast-orders-drake-21-savage-to-pull-vogue-cover-promo/

6. Louis Vuitton, Sandra Ling Wind Down Trademark Suit Amid Rise in Upcycling Cases

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louis-vuitton-sandra-ling-settle-trademark-suit-amid-rise-in-upcycling-cases/

7. Naming Inventors on a Patent Application May Be More Important than You Think

https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/11/12/naming-inventors-on-a-patent-application-may-be-more-important-than-you-think/id=152903/

8. U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Bristol Myers Cancer-Drug Patent Fight With Gilead

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2022-11-07/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-bristol-myers-cancer-drug-patent-fight-with-gilead

9. Adobe Just Held a Bunch of Colors Hostage

https://www.wired.com/story/adobe-pantone-color-subscription-fee/

10. Metaverse And NFTs Provide Improved Intellectual Property Protections For Brands

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zengernews/2022/11/10/metaverse-and-nfts-provide-improved-intellectual-property-protections-for-brands/?sh=64534a925d5f

1. IP as a political instrument in Russia

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/ip-as-political-instrument-in-russia.html

2. Another shot for Rango (but, incidentally, the “fair use” defence in Italy has been shot too): Rome Appeal Court confirms there is no misappropriation nor infringement of the “Man With No Name” character

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/another-shot-for-rango-but-incidentally.html

3. “TAKE FIVE” – the EUIPO Board of Appeal maintains that the slogan is not sufficiently distinctive for registration

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/take-five-euipo-board-of-appeal.html

4. Advertising Regulatory Board NPC & others v Bliss Brands (Pty) Ltd: Advertising regulatory code's constitutional dimensions clarified

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/advertising-regulatory-board-npc-others.html

5. Everybody is (finally) kung fu fighting - Bruce Lee related trade mark dispute in China

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/everybody-is-finally-kung-fu-fighting.html

6. First preliminary injunction issued by a court in Turkey regarding NFTs https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/08/first-preliminary-injunction-issued-by.html  

7. Advocating for Ethics-Driven Regulation for Blockchain Technologies

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/09/24/advocating-ethics-driven-regulation-blockchain-technologies/id=151572/  

8. IP Leaders Join Forces to Counter Anti-IP Narratives

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/09/22/ip-leaders-join-forces-counter-anti-ip-narratives/id=151508/

9. Latest Developments in U.S. Trademark Registrations for Cannabis Products

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/09/20/latest-developments-us-trademark-registrations-cannabis-products/id=151465/  

10. Taking Control of the Game: How Sports Rights Owners are Fighting Piracy

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/09/19/taking-control-game-sports-rights-owners-fighting-piracy/id=151413/

1.  U.S. Trade Body Probes Allegations Sonos Violated Google Patents: https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2022-09-09/u-s-trade-body-probes-allegations-sonos-violated-google-patents;
2. “TAKE FIVE” – the EUIPO Board of Appeal maintains that the slogan is not sufficiently distinctive for registration: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/take-five-euipo-board-of-appeal.html;
3. Apple Patent Victories Upheld by Tribunal After Arthrex Remand: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/apple-patent-victories-upheld-by-tribunal-after-arthrex-remand;
4. Enterprising Ideas, A Guide to Intellectual Property for Startups: https://www.wipo.int/publications/en/details.jsp?id=4545;
5. Position mark consisting of grey tread and outer portion of a tyre devoid of distinctive character for tyres, says EUIPO Board of Appeal: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/position-mark-consisting-of-grey-tread.html;
6. Pulp Fiction NFT: accordo tra Miramax e Tarantino: https://www.punto-informatico.it/pulp-fiction-nft-accordo-miramax-tarantino/;
7. Intellectual Property Software Market is Expected to Reach US$ 14.9 Bn by 2032: https://techbullion.com/intellectual-property-software-market-is-expected-to-reach-us-14-9-bn-by-2032-fmi/
8. Lakers' LeBron James, rapper Drake sued for $10M over rights to 'Black Ice' hockey documentary, per report: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-lebron-james-rapper-drake-sued-for-10m-over-rights-to-black-ice-hockey-documentary-per-report/;  

1. 'Can't Be Evil' NFT license - A tentative NFT worldwide license standard

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/guest-post-cant-be-evil-nft-license.html

2. The $250 Million Guelph Treasure Will Not Be Returned to the Heirs of Jewish Collectors, a U.S. Court Has Ruled

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/the-250-million-guelph-treasure-will-not-be-returned-to-the-heirs-of-jewish-collectors-a-u-s-court-has-ruled-2167352

3. NFTs as ‘property’ – in art and law

• https://ial.uk.com/nfts-as-property-in-art-and-law/

4. The Bridgerton – Gibson guitars

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/bridgerton-gibson-guitars-2022-09-01_en

5. No Metaverse Registration? No Problem, USPTO Shuts Down Gucci, Prada Squatters

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/no-metaverse-trademark-registration-no-problem-says-uspto-over-gucci-prada-applications/

6. Are cats and tigers alike? EU General Court considers that there is a likelihood of confusion between ‘Tigercat’ and ‘Cat’

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/09/are-cats-and-tigers-alike-eu-general.html

7. Montenegro on its way to become 39th EPC Contracting State on 1 October 2022

• https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2022/20220727.html

8. Barbara Kruger, Robert Storr, and the U.S. Copyright Office Have Filed Briefs in the Supreme Court’s Historic Andy Warhol Copyright Case

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/andy-warhol-supreme-court-amicus-briefs-2162765

9. Counterfeiting Complaints Drops in the Philippines

• https://www.asiaiplaw.com/section/news-analysis/counterfeiting-complaints-drops-in-the-philippines

10. Usain Bolt moves to trademark signature victory pose

• https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62641887

1. Federal Circuit Delivers Amazon a Win, Vacating Jury Verdict that Echo Induced Infringement

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/30/federal-circuit-delivers-amazon-win-vacating-jury-verdict-echo-induced-infringement/id=150483/

2. Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Lands Win in First Round of Lawsuit Over Brand Name

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hailey-biebers-rhode-wins-first-round-in-lawsuit-over-brand-name/

3. Diritto d’autore e internet: il Tribunale di Milano inibisce il servizio di DNS di Cloudflare

https://sistemaproprietaintellettuale.it/45-angolo-del-professionista/24647-diritto-d-autore-e-internet-il-tribunale-di-milano-inibisce-il-servizio-di-dns-di-cloudflare.html

4. H&M is Being Sued Over “Misleading” Sustainability Marketing

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-is-being-sued-over-misleading-sustainability-marketing-product-scorecards/

5. Mexico joins Beijing treaty on Audiovisual Performances

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/mexico-joins-beijing-treaty-audiovisual-performances-2022-07-26_en

6. Report Reveals Danger of Proposed Price Fixing to U.S. Biopharma Innovation

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/31/report-reveals-danger-proposed-price-fixing-us-biopharma-innovation/id=150481/

7. Second Circuit Says RISE Mark is on Weak End of Suggestive Spectrum, Reversing Preliminary Injunction Against Pepsi

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/26/second-circuit-says-rise-mark-weak-end-suggestive-spectrum-reversing-preliminary-injunction-pepsi/id=150398/

8. What Does California’s New Plastic & Packaging Law Mean for Brands, Retailers?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-does-californias-new-plastic-packaging-law-mean-for-brands-retailers/

9. Court Reviews “Novel” Issue of Social Media Account Ownership in Hayley Paige Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-reviews-novel-issue-of-social-media-account-ownership-in-hayley-paige-lawsuit/

10. F.T.C. Sues to Block Meta’s Virtual Reality Deal as It Confronts Big Tech

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/27/technology/meta-facebook-vr-ftc.html

1. Feta cheese case – Manolo Blahnik: https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/feta-cheese-case-manolo-blahnik-2022-07-22_en;
2. As COVID Patent War Rages On, Pharma Group Seeks Fairer Future Access: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-07-19/as-covid-patent-war-rages-on-pharma-group-seeks-fairer-future-access;
3. PepsiCo Beats ‘MTN Dew Rise’ Trademark Ban at Second Circuit: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/pepsico-beats-injunction-over-rise-branded-drinks-on-appeal;
4. WIPO Member States Approve Diplomatic Conferences for Two Proposed Accords: http://www.ag-ip-news.com/news.aspx?id=69258&lang=en;
5. EPO: "EPO practice confirmed on adaptation of description": https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/epo-epo-practice-confirmed-on.html;
6. EPO introduces systematic top-up search for earlier national rights: https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2022/20220725.html;
7. Privacy: sanzionata Intesa Sanpaolo per comunicazione di dati personali a terzi non autorizzati: https://www.altalex.com/documents/2022/07/22/privacy-sanzionata-intesa-sanpaolo-comunicazione-dati-personali-terzi-non-autorizzati;
8. Changes to Singapore patent practice with effect from 26 May 2022: https://ficpi.org/ip-news/changes-singapore-patent-practice-effect-26-may-2022;

1. What is an NFT? A comment to the EUIPO Guidance on NFTs

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/guest-post-what-is-nft-comment-to-euipo.html

2. Is it bad faith to “pay homage” to a fashion brand of the past? Not necessarily, says the EU General Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/is-it-bad-faith-to-pay-homage-to.html

3. EUIPO sets out guidelines for trade marks relating to virtual goods and NFTs

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/euipo-sets-out-guidelines-for-trade.html

4. Unconventional Fashion Trademarks Remain (Very) Difficult to Register in the EU

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/unconventional-fashion-trademarks-remain-very-difficult-to-register-in-the-eu/

5. Models Settle Claims Against Condé Nast in Lawsuit Over Runway Photos

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/models-drop-claims-against-conde-nast-in-lawsuit-over-runway-photos/

6. The Case for Patenting AI: U.S. Patent Laws Better Get Smart or Get Left Behind

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/14/case-patenting-ai-u-s-patent-laws-better-get-smart-get-left-behind/id=150204/

7. Canadian Federal Court Sets a New Subject-Matter Eligibility Test for Computer-Implemented Inventions

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/15/canadian-federal-court-sets-new-subject-matter-eligibility-test-computer-implemented-inventions/id=150229/

8. Peru to deposit its accession to 5 WIPO treaties

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/peru-deposit-its-accession-5-wipo-treaties-2022-07-18_en

9. Levi’s Points to “Trademark Family” in New Lawsuit Over “Green Tab” Denim Brand

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/levis-points-to-trademark-family-in-new-lawsuit-over-green-tab-denim-brand/

10. Copyright office recommends no new copyright protections for news publishers in the United States

https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9ae27311-129a-4135-acd0-3bfcbc3b594c

1. EUIPO Fifth Board of Appeal considers Absolut’s vodka bottle distinctive enough to be a trade mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/euipo-fifth-board-of-appeal-considers.html

2. Unconventional fashion trademarks: how easy is it to register them? [Spoiler: not so much]

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/unconventional-fashion-trade-marks-how.html

3. BAYC sues Ryder Ripps over unauthorized minting of NFTs

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/guest-post-bayc-sues-ryder-ripps-over.html

4. Could ‘COVIDIOT’ be a trademark in the EU?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/could-covidiot-be-trade-mark-in-eu.html

5. The Artificial intelligence is not breaking patent law: EPO publishes DABUS decision

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/07/artificial-intelligence-is-not-breaking.html

6. EU General Court dismisses Apple’s appeal against revocation of ‘THINK DIFFERENT’ EU trademark https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/eu-general-court-dismisses-apples.html

7. How Wimbledon Tennis Trademarked its Signature Colors

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/10/wimbledon-tennis-trademarked-signature-colors/id=150076/

8. INTA Asks Second Circuit to Limit Rogers’ Definition of ‘Expressive Work’ to Prevent Application of Test on Ordinary Consumer Products

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/06/30/inta-asks-second-circuit-limit-rogers-definition-expressive-work-prevent-application-test-ordinary-consumer-products/id=149930/

9. Coca-Cola Win Reversed at CAFC in Case Over Indian Soda Trademarks

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/06/29/coca-cola-win-reversed-cafc-case-indian-soda-trademarks/id=149907/

10. Amazon Brand Protection Report Details Major Anticounterfeiting Investments But Small Businesses Want Stronger Policing Against Knock-Offs

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/06/28/amazon-brand-protection-report-details-major-anticounterfeiting-investments-small-businesses-want-stronger-policing-knock-offs/id=149837/

1. UK Government will introduce a new text and data mining copyright exception in response to AI and IP consultation

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/uk-government-will-introduce-new-text.html

2. NUXE vs Hanuxe. Tequila Revolución vs Revolution Vodka

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/nuxe-vs-hanuxe-tequila-revolucion-vs-revolution-vodka-2022-06-30_en

3. Tesla filed a trademark lawsuit against similar trade signs in China

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/07/01/tesla-filed-a-trademark-lawsuit-against-similar-trade-signs-in-china/

4. Еlectronic cigarette liquids oils are not similar to donuts – DONUT KING lost a dispute in the UK

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/06/27/%d0%b5lectronic-cigarette-liquids-oils-are-not-similar-to-donuts-donut-king-lost-a-dispute-in-the-uk/

5. Can love to be a trademark?

https://intellectualpropertyplanet.wordpress.com/2022/07/04/can-love-to-be-a-trademark/

6. Bayer withdraws second PI in Nexavar battle against generic drug manufacturers

https://www.juve-patent.com/news-and-stories/cases/bayer-withdraws-second-pi-in-nexavar-battle-against-generic-drug-manufacturers/

7. SCOTUS Kicks Patent Eligibility Cases to the Curb in Last Move of the Term

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/06/30/scotus-kicks-patent-eligibility-cases-curb-last-move-term/id=149928/

8. Il marchio “Diego Maradona” conteso sul filo del rasoio delle trascrizioni

https://brevettinews.it/marchi-design/il-marchio-diego-maradona-conteso-sul-filo-del-rasoio-delle-trascrizioni/

9. Informativa privacy poco chiara: maxi sanzione a Uber

https://brevettinews.it/privacy-e-tutela/informativa-privacy-poco-chiara-maxi-sanzione-a-uber/

10. Kim Kardashian Hit With Trademark Lawsuit Over SKKN By Similarly-Named Co.

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/kim-kardashian-hit-with-trademark-lawsuit-over-skkn-by-similarly-named-co/

1. The missing link: How blockchain technology can help protect IP owners and consumers

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/news/-/action/view/9436105

2. A Photographer Is Suing Tattoo Artist Kat Von D After She Inked His Portrait of Miles Davis on a Friend’s Body

• https://news.artnet.com/art-world/a-photographer-is-suing-tattoo-artist-kat-von-d-after-she-inked-his-portrait-of-miles-davis-on-a-friends-body-2135112

3. Brief Analysis on Revision of PRC Anti-Monopoly Law and its Implication

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/brief-analysis-revision-prc-anti-monopoly-law-and-its-implication-2022-06-27_en

4. BAYC sues Ryder Ripps over unauthorized minting of NFTs

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/guest-post-bayc-sues-ryder-ripps-over.html

5. Court Says Reseller Must Produce Additional Info in Lawsuit Waged by Chanel

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-says-reseller-must-produce-additional-info-in-lawsuit-waged-by-chanel/

6. Google: Garante privacy stop all’uso degli Analytics. Dati trasferiti negli Usa senza adeguate garanzie

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9782874

7. Data breach: the Italian SA fines INAIL EUR 50,000

• https://edpb.europa.eu/news/national-news/2022/data-breach-italian-sa-fines-inail-eur-50000_it

8. Su-suit-io: Alamo experts sue authors of a book suggesting they sold phoney artefacts from the battle to British pop star Phil Collins

• https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/06/23/alamo-defamation-lawsuit-phil-collins

9. This Week in Washington IP: Potential Impacts of the Copyright Claims Board, Developments in AI Tech and the USPTO’s Inaugural AI/ET Partnership Meeting

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/category/news/

10. SUPERMAN vs SB SUPER BERNARD – SWATCH vs SAMSUNG

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/superman-vs-sb-super-bernard-swatch-vs-samsung-2022-06-21_en

1. From Open Access to Open Science; as open as possible as closed as necessary?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/from-open-access-to-open-science-as.html

2. CJEU: existence of earlier local right sufficient to fend off trade mark claims

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/cjeu-existence-of-earlier-local-right.html

3. Amazon, Cartier File Suits Over Influencer-Led Scheme to Sell Fake Love Bracelets

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/amazon-cartier-file-suits-against-amazon-sellers-influencer-over-fake-love-bracelet/

4. MSCHF Claims Commentary, Parody in Response to Vans Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/mschf-claims-commentary-parody-defenses-in-response-to-vans-suit/

5. What Brands Should Take Away from the Latest Round of the MetaBirkins Battle

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-brands-should-take-away-from-the-latest-round-of-the-metabirkins-lawsuit/

6. Top Gun copyright claim and “Think Different” case

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/top-gun-copyright-claim-and-think-different-case-2022-06-16_en

7. EUIPO Publishes: Intellectual Property and Youth Scoreboard

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/euipo-publishes-intellectual-property-and-youth-scoreboard-2022-06-15_en

8. Distribuzione selettiva, l’Ue adegua le norme anche al web

https://www.pambianconews.com/2022/06/13/distribuzione-selettiva-lue-adegua-le-norme-anche-al-web-348776/

9. Inability to patent AI creations could hit business investment

https://www.ft.com/content/eaff4b88-988c-409c-b0c6-86573dfcd253

10. WTO Announces COVID Vaccine Waiver Deal That Virtually No One Wants

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/06/17/wto-announces-covid-vaccine-waiver-deal-virtually-no-one-wants/id=149670/

1. After Michael Jordan: a new typical case on what is the right of likeness under the Civil Code of China

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/06/after-michael-jordan-new-typical-case.html  

2. Change is afoot in the music industry as French record labels and performers agree landmark deal for streaming remuneration

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2022/05/change-is-afoot-in-music-industry-as.html

3. Mariah Carey being sued for $20m over All I Want for Christmas Is You

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/04/mariah-carey-being-sued-over-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you   

4. How Brands Like Nike and Prada Are Using NFTs – and What Could Go Wrong

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-brands-like-nike-and-prada-are-using-nfts-and-what-could-go-wrong/  

5. StockX Says Nike Suit is an “Anticompetitive” Attempt to Stifle Resale Market

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/stockx-says-nike-suit-is-an-anticompetitive-attempt-to-stifle-resale-market/   

6. 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/

7. Artificial ‘inventors’ are pushing patent law to its limits

https://theconversation.com/artificial-inventors-are-pushing-patent-law-to-its-limits-184047

8. Deichmann vs Munich case. The Opinion of the Advocate General in Louboutin-Amazon case

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/deichmann-vs-munich-case-opinion-advocate-general-louboutin-amazon-case-2022-06-03_en

9. Maurizio Cattelan Sued Over Authorship of Works

https://www.artforum.com/news/maurizio-cattelan-sued-over-authorship-of-works-88519

10. Cartier lawsuit accuses Tiffany of stealing luxury jewelry trade secrets

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/cartier-lawsuit-accuses-tiffany-stealing-luxury-jewelry-trade-secrets-2022-02-28/

1. Cattelan sued by Druet

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/cattelan-sued-druet-cartier-and-tiffany-co-trade-secret-dispute-2022-05-26_en

2. Cartier and Tiffany & Co. trade secret dispute

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/cattelan-sued-druet-cartier-and-tiffany-co-trade-secret-dispute-2022-05-26_en

3. Court Says Rogers Test Applies, But Refuses to Dismiss MetaBirkins Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-says-rogers-applies-but-refuses-to-dismiss-metabirkins-lawsuit/

4. MSCHF Says Wavy Baby Injunction is Unconstitutional Restraint on Expression

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/mschf-says-wavy-baby-injunction-is-unconstitutional-restrain-on-expression/

5. Disputes Over NFTs Raise Questions About Jurisdiction in the Metaverse

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/disputes-over-nfts-raise-questions-about-jurisdiction-in-the-metaverse/

6. Will Metaverse Platforms Establish IP Enforcement Protocols?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/will-metaverse-platforms-establish-intellectual-property-enforcement-protocols/

7. Twitter to Pay $150 Million Civil Penalty to Settle Data Privacy Violations Alleged by DoJ, FTC

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2022/05/27/barks-bites-friday-may-27-cafc-nixes-arthrex-challenge-director-review-denial-uspto-interim-process-ptab-decisions-director-review-senate-commerce-committee-advances-blockchain-rd-bill/id=149309/

8. An Inside Job: The $20 Million Counterfeit Bust that Put Hermès’ Own Employees Under the Microscope

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/an-inside-job-the-2012-counterfeit-bust-that-put-hermes-own-employees-under-the-microscope/

9. Gucci inaugura un intero quartiere virtuale nel metaverso

https://www.pambianconews.com/2022/05/30/gucci-inaugura-un-intero-quartiere-virtuale-nel-metaverso-347798/

10. Louis Vuitton Investigates Counterfeit Selling Allegations in China

https://wwd.com/business-news/legal/louis-vuitton-counterfeit-selling-allegation-china-changsha-1235186500/