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Never too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

A Kat in an hotel room Trade marks Giorgio Luceri examined the judgments in T-568/21 and T-569/21 issued by the General Court, on 1 February 2023, relating to two trade mark oppositions filed by Google against the trade mark applications for the signs "GOOGLE CAR" and "GC GOOGLE CAR".

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Does the cumulation of IP-rights undermine the effectiveness of the Repair Clause in the Design Directive?

Kluwer Copyright Blog

In the Commission’s proposal , the so-called Repair Clause is the hottest topic. The new rules will, in the words of the Commission, ‘help to open up and increase competition in the spare parts market, allowing consumers more choice in repairing complex products such as cars in particular.’

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Volkswagen is a happy camper as BoA upholds its EU trade mark opposition

The IPKat

3D trade marks are always a topic of interest, with some proprietors despairing as to whether trade mark law will provide them with any practical protection. Class 12: Camping cars; Mobile homes [caravans]; Camper vans; Camping vehicles. The recent decision of the EUIPO’s Board of Appeal may provide some comfort.

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UK Govt: Piracy ‘Snitch’ Campaign Not Ideal During a Cost of Living Crisis

TorrentFreak

Softer, More Cooperative Tone There is no such thing as a friendly anti-piracy report, the topic immediately rules that out, but the language and tone in the Industry Trust’s publication is interestingly close. Our initial article focused on just one item in the report but something much more fundamental ran throughout.

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[Guest post] Flattery or freeloading? The use of look-a-likes within the context of image rights

The IPKat

The recently issued conclusion (of 8 October 2021) by the Attorney General to the Dutch Supreme Court is worth discussing, as it gives an insightful analysis of a difficult topic: what are the limits to parody? In the commercial Verstappen delivers groceries in his F1 racing car, attesting to the swiftness of Jumbo’s delivery service.

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Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon

LexBlog IP

On 3 March 2022, the EPO published a notice to remind users of certain rules that may help Ukrainian companies based in areas directly or indirectly affected by military activities. The EPO also recalled Rule 82c( 1) and Article 26bis(3) of the PCT, which allow for the extension of time limits in similar circumstances.

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It’s About Damn Time – The TTAB Recognizes Lizzo’s Rights in 100% That B h

LexBlog IP

But in the precedential ruling In re Lizzo LLC , the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”) reversed the refusal, finding that consumers encountering 100% THAT B H in connection with clothing would associate the phrase with Lizzo and her music. A fulsome discussion about this topic can be found here: [link].