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3 Count: Fining Google

Plagiarism Today

1: Google Fined €500m by France’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Copyright. First off today, Reuters reports that France’s anti-trust watch dog has fined Google €500 million ($591 million) for failing to conduct talks with the country’s news publishers and secure rights under a new European Union (EU) law. million) a day.

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3 Count: Locast Outcast

Plagiarism Today

1: Locast’s Free TV Service Shuts Down After Losing Copyright Ruling. Next up today, Reuters reports that Google has filed an appeal of its 500 million Euro ($591 million) fine that was imposed by the French anti-trust agency over the ongoing dispute between the search giant and local media companies.

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3 Count: Shape of Legal Costs

Plagiarism Today

1: Ed Sheeran and Co-writers Awarded £900,000 in Costs Over Copyright Case. Next up today, Dominique Vidalon at Reuters reports that Google has reached a resolution in an ongoing copyright dispute in France over Google’s use of local news agencies in Google results. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Madrid System and Provisional Refusals: Navigating International Trademark Registrations

Intepat

With an increasing number of countries joining this unique international trademark registration framework, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations agency in Geneva, has administered over a million trademark registrations worldwide. Provisional Refusals in the Madrid System: A Comparative Analysis 1.

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Sunday Surprises

The IPKat

This discussion is part of the EU Industry Days 2022 , an annual event that highlights industrial frontrunners and ongoing industrial policy discussions whilst improving the knowledge base of European industry. Check this week's events and a small note from our PermaKat Neil Wilkof. The registration for the event can be made here.

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Forthcoming ERA IP events with IPKat readers’ special discount

The IPKat

Trier The IPKat’s friends at the Academy of European Law (ERA) in beautiful Trier (Germany) are always busy preparing and delivering knowledge and training in the IP field, with also plenty of opportunities to network and exchange views with fellow IP aficionados.

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

The IPKat

Prada's Triangle pattern The EUIPO Examiner raised an objection pursuant to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR – that is: lack of (inherent) distinctiveness – for most of the claimed goods and services. Class 20: Shells; yellow amber. A word of caution, however, is warranted.