The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A few days ago, Fashion Law London held another (online) event – this time focussed on the role of online retail marketplaces. When it comes to disposal of these fashion items, consideration must be given, it was argued, to other options, e.g. dismantling products and reusing elements where possible.

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Erik K Pelton

MAY 9, 2022

And it’s one of my favorite topics to talk about because there’s so many exciting and interesting examples of different non-traditional trademarks. Footwear designs can also be registered as trademarks. Think about Air Jordans, think about Vans, and a lot of other footwear designs are now commonly registered as trademarks.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2022

The conference, which from now on will be a yearly event, was excellent: during the two days of proceedings, over 50 speakers covered topical issues and recent case law spanning all substantive IP rights: not just trade marks designs and geographical indications (all areas over which the EUIPO does have competence), but also copyright and patents.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Further analysis on the topics of authorship of computer-generated works, text and data mining exception, and inventorship in case of inventions created by AIs was published on the Kluwer Copyright Blog. Other A high-end fashion brand found itself involved in a controversy last week involving the sales of traditional Indian garments.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Global trademark and design applications boom in 2020! The World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) annual WIPI report collects statistics as new indicators to inform the IP community, and The Fashion Law wrote an article about it. A new chapter in this legal battle has been examined in depth by Fashion Law.

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The IPKat

MARCH 27, 2022

TRADE MARKS A few days ago, the virtual event " Metaverse Fashion Week " (MVFW) started in the virtual environment called " Decentraland ". The Fashion Law discussed the implications of trade mark protection in the Metaverse. The Fashion Law discussed the implications of trade mark protection in the Metaverse.

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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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The TTABlog

JANUARY 24, 2022

In a 51-page opinion, the Board affirmed a refusal to register the product configuration shown below, for "handbags," finding the design to be generic and, alternatively, lacking in acquired distinctiveness: "Handbags embodying the proposed mark are so common in the industry that such product design is not capable of indicating source and.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The Trilateral Meeting, organised by the AIPPI Italian, French and Spanish Groups, will consider IP issues in relation to sport, fashion, and design. The Spring Meeting will feature workshops hosted by specialists on the latest trends and advancements in IP. More information here. More details here.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ? Fashion brands, artists and entertainers, among others, have started focusing on producing digital work that is revolutionizing the way we perceive art, through the creation of NFTs and commodities. We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Since then, giant companies all over the world ― especially in the IT, entertainment and fashion businesses ― have begun to launch products and solutions related to the ever developing Metaverse. We have specifically covered this topic in a previous blog. Are they protectable by design patents? Article 2.4

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 15, 2024

After the miniseries was seen by millions earlier this month, private prosecutions – which allow alleged victims of crime to prosecute their own criminal cases – are now a topic of national debate. As a result, the government is under pressure to act against what some believe is an emerging two-tier justice system.

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Art Law Journal

JANUARY 6, 2022

We cover topics including career paths, preparing for interviews, using social media to grow your footprint, networking, and much more. The creative director is the head of the creative department, whether it’s a studio, fashion house, hotel chain or ad agency. The creative designer sees the big picture.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents. The Copyright Act today includes an “ever expanding understanding of the word ‘writings.’”

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 3, 2022

November 11, 2022 | UNION IP | "Round Table: Design & Copyright Law: Siblings or rivals?" | Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club, Amsterdam UNION-IP’s Autumn Round Table will be happening on 11 November 2022 at Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in Amsterdam. The Round Table will tackle the overlap (or interference!)

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. It has been debated whether NFTs/DC could be protected in China by design patents.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 17, 2023

The interplay of the various IP treaties is often a challenge to explain in a simple and coherent fashion. It then goes on to consider the various international treaties and finishes with a closer look at the particular issues that can arise when obtaining or litigating the relevant right in Europe. The treaty section is particularly clear.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Top 3 Kluwer Copyright Blog posts 1) Generative AI, Copyright and the AI Act by João Pedro Quintais “ Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. 16778672 for a figurative mark, applied for by luxury fashion designer, Philipp Plein.” Here are the most popular posts over the past few months.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Pursuant to the DMA, the European Commission will be empowered to designate undertakings as “gatekeepers” if they have significant impact on the internal market, provide “core platform services” that are an important gateway for users, and enjoy or are likely to enjoy an entrenched and durable position. (In Its objectives go further, though.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 5, 2021

“Caraway’s final three claims are for trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation, and trademark dilution under the Lanham Act as a result of Defendant’s purchase of the Caraway Mark so as to advertise Equal Parts when consumers searched for the term ‘Caraway’ in Google’s search engine.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

APRIL 1, 2022

The board fashioned a new single-reference obviousness ground from the multi-reference combination advanced in the. 25] And maybe this divergence is by design. ”[7] As discussed below, however, current outcomes have yet to match the breadth of these examples. Indeed, we have already observed divergent outcomes.[25]

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In this month’s edition, he looks into topics including the Plant Variety Registry, different tales of/ takes on personality rights, and multiple leaks of key documents and their contribution in law-making. The court found prima facie case against the defendants passed injunction restraining use of said tools.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. A restrictive covenant is a legal term for a clause in an employment contract (or a standalone agreement) that prevents an employee from doing something.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Most often, restrictive covenants are designed to prevent a departing employee from competing with his/her former employer for clients or business. A restrictive covenant is a legal term for a clause in an employment contract (or a standalone agreement) that prevents an employee from doing something.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 28, 2022

This is a lawsuit between a wedding gown company, JLM, and Hayley Paige Gutman, a designer/influencer who worked for JLM. Gutman gave JLM the “exclusive” right to use her name in connection with bridal wear for the term of the agreement and two years following (provided she participated in the design of such clothing).

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43(B)log

MAY 11, 2021

Search engines are not designed to guide us through existential crises or challenge our beliefs—the notion of relevance is subjective and idiosyncratic as well as unstable and exploitable. They adopt a strategy and stick to it; look for “safe” sources; often don’t really care about the topic because it’s been assigned.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 19, 2023

A magalicious opinion that addresses the same basic topics as the more recent Kennedy v. Warren 9th Circuit ruling , but this opinion does so in a dramatically inferior fashion that credulously accepts the plaintiffs’ dubious Fox News-inspired talking points. . __ Missouri v. Biden , 2023 WL 2578260 (W.D. March 20, 2023).

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