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The IPKat

The author reviewed several cases where compulsory licenses were granted by Indian authorities, including those in the field of pharmaceuticals [see also an earlier post on this topic on The IPKat ]. The topic was followed up with another post from the same blog, this time on collective trade marks in Argentina.

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Can geometric signs on footwear be distinctive? Yes, says EUIPO

The IPKat

Adidas and OHIM (as reported by IPKat here ). It is worth recalling that initially authorities were hesitant in accepting the possibility of “acquired distinctiveness” of a position trade mark. One of the longest legal cases based on position trade marks is Shoe Branding Europe BVBA v.

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2021 Post-Grant Report

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Denials of institution – particularly the extent to which they are reviewable – have long been a contentious topic for the PTAB. In Adidas AG v. To win ultimately, and to best strategize for the IPR itself, you need to understand in advance what might happen on appeal. Institution Reviewability. 3d 1355 (Fed.