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Defining Boundaries: IP Law Addresses Exterritoriality, Lexicography & Human Touch

LexBlog IP

“Yes, the law is about words.,” And Ken White noted more recently that “the entire project of the law is about words meaning specific things.” Indeed, understanding and enforcing the rule of law is itself commonly about defining an undefined concept. One is the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v.

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AI and IP – A real conversation starter

IP Whiteboard

Countries and organisations around the world are paying greater attention to the intersection of artificial intelligence ( AI ) and intellectual property ( IP ). The UK Intellectual Property Office ( UK IPO ) recently put out a call for views on the implications of AI for IP policy and conversely, the impact of IP on AI.

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Advocate General vs. German Supreme Court – Does the use of four rings on a car grille infringe Audi’s trademark?

The IPKat

The Supreme Court found that the shape of the mounting device created a likelihood of confusion. The ring-shaped device is for mounting the original Audi logo. A similar case has been brought before a Polish court, which had doubts whether Audi’s trade mark is infringed. Background Audi owns EU trade mark no. 14(1)(c) EUTMR.

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Fashion at McDonald’s: When a 'Happy Meal’ becomes an it-bag

The IPKat

This Kat then finds it amusing to try to determine on what basis the fast food company could sue Saint Laurent, if such a dispute where ever to arise. An example of a Happy Meal box Thoughts Patent law is ruled out from the analysis. It's not always about being new-new because who is new-new?".

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