The IPKat

MARCH 8, 2022

Kat friend, Vishv Priya Kohli , reports on an interesting development in Denmark regarding design law protection, with the establishment of the Danish Design Board. In Denmark, the challenge facing designers and artists in enforcing their rights against infringement has been an area of concern for at least the past two decades, here.

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 23, 2022

The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently published a deep dive report, titled Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Infringement and Enforcement of Copyright and Designs. The report is a product of the Impact of Technology Expert Group, which was established in early 2019.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 14, 2023

A trade name often is designated by the term “doing business as,” “trading as,” or “operating as” to make this distinction from the legal name. For a marketer, a brand is what represents the values of a company and aims to create awareness and trust. The majority of businesses are worth more than the whole of their physical assets.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 18, 2023

Introduction The Plaintiff asserted that its hipster whiskey bottle design, which was inspired by the shape of a smartphone and intended to fit into a hip pocket, was novel due to its rectangular shape, smooth rounded shoulders, V-shaped neck, rimmed rounded cap, and dimpled bottom.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this paper, we will explore the concept of tokenization of intellectual property (IP) assets and the use of stable coins for IP owners. Intellectual property (IP) assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be valuable assets for businesses and individuals. Tokenization of IP assets has several benefits.

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Corsearch

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, whilst international trade fosters economic growth and exchange, it also creates opportunities for grey market goods to emerge. Table of contents : • What is the grey market? • Supply chain inefficiencies: Misallocation of products or product returns can lead to grey market sales.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued its one millionth design patent on September 26, 2023. D1,000,000 claims the ornamental design for a dispensing comb. This milestone comes during a particularly prolific period for design patents.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 19, 2022

The role that trademarks play in the marketing of a brand can help us unwind what commercial players and business houses should consider in the development of their brand marketing strategies to best incentivize their assets for better returns. How Does a Trademark Help in the Marketing of a Brand?

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“At a basic level – and common to all the technical devices mentioned – AAPA would like to see the production, marketing and distribution of any device which can be used to infringe IP made illegal” – Sheila Cassells. What’s AAPA’s position there?

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible. Peter Jones acknowledged the couple's meticulous approach to intellectual property, lauding their investment in patents and other protective measures, commenting "You have done all of the right things, getting all your patents and doing all your IP".

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

On 28 November 2022, the European Commission adopted proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on industrial designs. The proposals, that are now sent to the European Parliament and Council for adoption, are aimed at modernizing the EU design system and the harmonized national design protection laws.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

Here’s what Hans writes: Horological IP and the customization of watches by Hans Eriksson The world of high-end watchmaking is a good case study for the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet hold rich trade mark and design portfolios and enforce their rights vigorously.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 12, 2023

This post is based in part on the Position Statement of the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition of 23 January 2023 on the ‘Design Package’, but expresses the authors’ own personal views. Third, the (now even more pronounced) detachment of design and product and what this means for a theoretical approach to cumulation.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2022

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is carrying out a Call for Views as part of a review of the designs system to make sure it remains fit for the future. The IPO have provided the following details: The designs system enables rights holders to protect designs and enforce their rights.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 10, 2024

While facilitating technology transfer, it is significant to look at how IP rights play a role. Further Trademarks Act, 1999 and Designs Act, 2000 allow licensing of trademarks and designs respectively. Intellectual Property Rights Protection IP licensing is an essential element of technology transfer.

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The IPKat

MARCH 14, 2023

Designs are meant to protect the appearance of a product or a part thereof. In order to demarcate both IP rights, Art. 6/2002 (‘Design Regulation’) stipulates:-- A Community design shall not subsist in features of appearance of a product which are solely dictated by its technical function. 8(1) of EU Regulation No.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Emma is a fashion designer and founder of denim company, Good American. What is its appeal to the market? In IPO’s free, online, easy to use toolkit there are resources designed to help businesses identify their IP and understand how to protect, manage it and even license it to scale up their product.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Perfect for any naughty puppy owners, these cards are designed to be safe for dogs to eat. To make the most of any licencing opportunities, Gemma could also register a design for her cards, protecting the appearance of the products. You can register up to 50 designs for £150, which can last up to 25 years if renewed every 5 years.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This use of another company’s IP can be a really useful strategy, especially where saving time is important. A business may get its products or services to market more quickly by acquiring a licence (link) to use existing IP, instead of re-inventing the wheel. Designs (link) are automatically protected by design rights.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 23, 2023

As a plant intellectual property nerd , this Kat was delighted to get her hands on the new book Intellectual Property and the Design of Nature (Oxford University Press, 2023), edited by Jose Bellido and Brad Sherman. yet this relationship has received very little attention.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 9, 2023

On 28 November 2022, the European Commission adopted proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on industrial designs. The proposals, that are now sent to the European Parliament and Council for adoption, are aimed at modernizing the EU design system and the harmonized national design protection laws.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Chinese game controller designer asked a Michigan federal judge Tuesday to force a competitor to take its colorful controllers off the market, saying the rival's allegedly infringing models have cut his sales almost in half.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Find out how to protect your IP using our guidance pages. Or complex mounted structures designed to be used within garages. In the below video, Tom explains how registering his IP has given him the legal right to act against those selling fake versions of his products. Tom’s tips for protecting your business’ IP.

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The IPKat

MAY 16, 2023

The threshold for design protection in the EU is low. The design must be new and have individual character ( Art. 4(1) Community Design Regulation , ‘CDR’). The purpose of this grace period is to allow the designer or its successor to test the products in which the design is embodied in the market ( Recital 20 CDR ).

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

One of them is ‘Design’ which is a composition of colors, shapes patterns, etc which add value and attraction to the product. Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Website Designs. PROTECTION OF DESIGN. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s well known by marketing professionals that a well-implemented GUI can positively influence a purchaser’s decision to buy a particular product or service. Background - Tech companies of every kind use graphic user interfaces (“GUI”) as a powerful differentiator of products, user experience, and branding. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

On September 18, 2023, NetChoice, LLC — a national trade association with members from the tech and social media industry — obtained a preliminary injunction from the District Court for the Northern District of California preventing the State of California from enforcing the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (“AADC” or the “Act”).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Kat friend Iana Kazeeva provides an enlightening discussion on steps taken by the Russian government and courts with respect to IP following the invasion of Ukraine. The common denominator is the use of changes to the IP law as a political instrument towards states taking “unfriendly” actions against Russia.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Copycats: unregistered designs, unfair competition and copyright Better register first than be sorry later. In general it is a good idea to register fashion products which have a reasonable expectation of commercial success as designs or, where possible, as shape-trademarks before they appear on the catwalk.

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Dragons' Den

JANUARY 25, 2024

Her mission was to bring the art of henna to a mass market, celebrating diversity and inclusion. Pavan accepted, delighted at the potential for her cultural beauty products to thrive in the market. IP rights don’t have to be scary. Take a look at our IP Basics video, 'Do I have Intellectual Property rights?'

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dubai’s luxury real estate market has witnessed a remarkable boom, attracting investors and high-net-worth individuals from all corners of the world. This requirement ensures transparency, accountability, and legal recognition of property transactions in the luxury real estate market. Article 3 of Dubai Law No.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The IPKat is received the following report by Katfriend Caroline Theunis (ELSA International) on the recent discussion of a Design Law Treaty at WIPO. They constitute the “SCT”, referring to the Committee covering design law issues within WIPO. If so, what should that entail?

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 12, 2023

To do this, food firms invest a lot of money in developing and promoting distinctive brands and are increasingly turning to intellectual property (IP) protection as a means of establishing or maintaining their leadership in the industry. IP provides a wide range of tools that can help businesses stand apart from the competitors.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

In order to safely and effectively enjoy the economic benefits deriving from the use of their brands’ goodwill and product reputation in the Metaverse, businesses need to secure the appropriate IP rights. Are they protectable by design patents? In China, a GUI alone cannot be registered as a design patent. Article 2.4

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

The IP Case Law Conference (IPCLC), “Decoding Decisions: Insights from Selected Case-Law” continues and it's now time of the second report. Nedim Malovic, IPKat contributor and Trademark/IP Counsel at Assa Abloy Following him, Mr Malovic shared insights on assessing non-traditional trademarks.

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