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C-575/23: statutory assignment of rights without prior consent is against EU law

C-575/23: statutory assignment of rights without p...

9 months ago 17

[Guest post] “Quevedo Port” for olive oil does not infringe PDO “Porto/Port”, rules EU General Court

[Guest post] “Quevedo Port” for olive oil does not...

9 months ago 14

[Guest post] Design and copyright law must not be confused: the CJEU referral in C-323/24

[Guest post] Design and copyright law must not be ...

9 months ago 17

Wednesday Whimsies

Wednesday Whimsies

9 months ago 17

Is ‘Sophienwald’ a geographical indication? Yes says the General Court, no the German Patent Court

Is ‘Sophienwald’ a geographical indication? Yes sa...

9 months ago 15

To infinity and beyond! The sufficiency requirements for open-ended ranges (T 1977/22)

To infinity and beyond! The sufficiency requiremen...

9 months ago 19

'MAGIC PUSSY'? Not contrary to “accepted principles of morality”, says EUIPO BoA

'MAGIC PUSSY'? Not contrary to “accepted principle...

9 months ago 18

Sunday Surprises

Sunday Surprises

9 months ago 11

Delaware court finds fair use defence unsuccessful in AI training copyright motion

Delaware court finds fair use defence unsuccessful...

9 months ago 16

CJEU clarifies jurisdiction rules for European patent enforcement: BSH Hausgeräte vs. Electrolux AB

CJEU clarifies jurisdiction rules for European pat...

9 months ago 16

The power of reputation: EUIPO confirms stronger protection for renowned trade marks

The power of reputation: EUIPO confirms stronger p...

9 months ago 18

Illiquidx v Altana: Breach of confidence claim succeeds but directors get away

Illiquidx v Altana: Breach of confidence claim suc...

9 months ago 16

BPatG rejects amendments to PGI “Hessischer Apfelwein” specifications not to undermine traditional methods and area of production

BPatG rejects amendments to PGI “Hessischer Apfelw...

9 months ago 18

[Guest Post] UK SPCs: Clinging to nurse, or fear of something worse? (Merck v Comptroller [2025] EWCA Civ 45)

[Guest Post] UK SPCs: Clinging to nurse, or fear o...

9 months ago 15

Review of AI patent drafting software for life sciences: Qatent

Review of AI patent drafting software for life sci...

9 months ago 15

Monday Miscellany

Monday Miscellany

9 months ago 14

Red flags and red lines – Important, but not protectable as position marks

Red flags and red lines – Important, but not prote...

9 months ago 15

[Guest post] The Afe Babalola-Dele Farotimi saga: Copyright royalties for defamation?

[Guest post] The Afe Babalola-Dele Farotimi saga: ...

9 months ago 19