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RSSPasapalabra and Labelle Vienna/ Labello
A Spanish judgment over a tv show and case law from the General Court.
“Maimai Made in Italy” and Google vs Sonos
Ruling from the General Court on likelihood of confusion and Google and Sonos patent dispute.
David Bowie, Blackberry and Clustermedizin
David Bowie’s songwriting catalogue sold, Blackberry to sell its patents and case law from the GC.
Exploiting Horizon results: what are the rules for transfers and licences?
A summary of the Horizon rules surrounding indirect exploitation activities
Recent Case Law: Thermomix vs Monsieur Cuisine Connect and Moon Boot
The blenders’ dispute taking place in Spain adds a new chapter and the après-ski Moon Boots 3D trade mark declared partially invalid.
Apiretal, Gruyère and Zemmour
The paediatric analgesics EUTM revoked for goods other than pharmaceutical products, Gruyère cheese losing trade mark protection in the US and Eric Zemmour sued for copyright infringement.
Intellectual property infringement news and Case law from the GC
The Lululemon brand is being sued (and sues) for intellectual property infringement, Lego faces a demand for the design of a leather jacket and recent case law from the General Court.
Novels falling into US Public Domain and Skechers case
A new year starts, bringing more interesting IP news.
Recent case law from the General Court: Pollini case and Monster Energy case.
This week two recent judgments will be examined, regarding the assessment of likelihood of confusion and genuine use of trade marks.
ABBA, “And Just Like That” and “Napapijri Geographic”
This week we explore ABBA’s trade mark infringement lawsuit, as well as damaging product-placement and case law about the independent use of a non-registered sign.