The IPKat

APRIL 22, 2024

As an added bonus, participants will have the exclusive opportunity to attend a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

EU Member States (especially those that expect having few GIs) may derogate from the national phase: the application will then be submitted directly to the Union phase. One of the Regulation’s main novelties is that the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will be responsible for the Union phase of the examination.

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The IPKat

APRIL 30, 2024

This Kat is delighted to continue the reporting on the 5th edition of the Intellectual Property Case Law Conference (IPCLC) organised by the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The sixth session was devoted to “Crafting the Future: New perspectives for Geographical Indications.”

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you’re interested in copyright issues - including from a comparative (U.S. and European) perspective - and are going to be in New York City on 1 February, then come along to Fordham Law School (150 W 62nd St) to participate in an evening of discussions kicking off at 18:00!

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For the time being, they are two courses that I have designed and will fully or partly deliver: - Copyright and Data , 15 and 16 October 2021 This virtual course provides participants with an understanding of the main principles and rules governing copyright law at the international, regional (European Union), and national level.

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The IPKat

MARCH 24, 2024

The programme will consist of lectures, case studies, simulation exercises and group discussions on selected IP topics, with an orientation towards the interface between IP and other disciplines. Joint Conference 2024 at the Palais of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the Kirchberg Plateau in Luxembourg. Global Ph.D.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Photo by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash Europeans are the biggest producers of electronic equipment waste (‘e-waste’); according to recent numbers , in 2018 approximately 4 million tons of e-waste were discarded in the European Union. There are two main legislative instruments dealing with the protection of designs in the European Union.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A few weeks ago, the UNION-IP Designs Commission in association with the UNION-IP Netherlands national group – “Design & Copyright Law: siblings or rival?” held another roundtable session ( Thursday Thingies ), the topic of which related to the overlaps between copyright and design law (details of the event to be found here ).

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Chicago IP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

the IPLAC and the Symposium Committee Leaders, including Julie Langdon of Vedder Price and Dunstan Barnes of McAndrews, Held & Malloy are hosting a series of panels where you will hear directly from Judges and thought leaders about current intellectual property topics and trends. On October 26, 2023, from 11:45 – 5:30 p.m.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 31, 2024

Shortly after that, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) will also hold a webinar on trade secrets, focusing on trends in trade secrets’ litigation across the EU. The events will cover topics such as SEPs, crypto and blockchain disputes, among others. Registration is open here. See here for further details.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 9, 2023

the IPLAC and the Symposium Committee Leaders, including Julie Langdon of Vedder Price and Dunstan Barnes of McAndrews, Held & Malloy are hosting a series of panels where you will hear directly from Judges and thought leaders about current intellectual property topics and trends. On October 26, 2023, from 11:45 – 5:30 p.m.

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The IPKat

APRIL 14, 2024

The program includes life sciences and artificial intelligence, Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation, EU Data Act requirements, IP management topics across diverse fields and countries, and a gala dinner. Further details are here. 5 th IP Case Law Conference.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The discussion will cover topics such as the formation, practical operation, and the risks of LNGs, as well as some less restrictive alternatives to get the implementers involved in the formation of SEP royalties. The round table will have panels discussing contemporary topics on the matter.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While the heatwave is leaving the UK , here is the recap of the topics considered in case you missed the IPKat. Trade secrets Annsley Merelle Ward reported Hans Eriksson’s words on the recent EUIPO’s report on Trade Secrets Trends in the European Union.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2024

The Webinar will feature current program students presenting their latest articles on cutting-edge IP topics, as published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice and The IPKat. The candidate will be working on identifying and contributing to the definition of the Open Science legal framework in the European Union.

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The IPKat

JULY 4, 2021

Conferences, webinars On July 8, the Union of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property (UNION-IP) is organising an online discussion with Lisa Jorgenson, Deputy Director General, Patents and Technology Sector (WIPO), who will talk about the latest news and developments from WIPO. Registration is available here.

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The IPKat

MAY 1, 2022

EVENTS 5-6 May 2022 - 14:00 (WEST) | CIDP – “ International Conference – The legal challenges of the fourth industrial revolution – The European Union’s digital strategy ” CIDP is organizing a conference on the future of digital transformation and the European Union's Digital Strategy. For more information and to register, click here.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

A particular focus will be given to the regulatory landscape governing data and consumer protection in the European Union, in the United States and globally. However, this framework currently provides insufficient defences against the unauthorised exploitation of country names as a commercial springboard. More information on the lecture here.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On its face, it does not require much – of course, entities operating in the EU must “respect Union copyright law” regardless of whether there is a provision in the AI Act requiring them to do so. Overall, the copyright provisions in the AI Act are a step in the right direction.

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The IPKat

APRIL 26, 2022

The event shall tackle the use of gender-neutral language in decisions, potential priority for the selection process and other relevant topics. This year’s topics will include mental health as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Registration can be made on the event's website.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Photo: shutterstock.com Book launch: Copyright and the CJEU UCL’s Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (‘IBIL’) will host the launch of the new edition of PermaKat Eleonora Rosati’s book ‘ Copyright and Court of Justice of the European Union ’ published by Oxford University Press.

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The IPKat

APRIL 13, 2022

The fate of one its key provisions – Article 17 – is still unknown due to the pending judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) in Poland v Council and Parliament , C-401/19. A significant number of EU Member States is yet to complete the national transposition process, despite the deadline of 7 June 2021.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Despite having faced strong opposition from rightsholders and developed countries, including the United States and the European Union, the Marrakesh Treaty is WIPO’s fastest moving treaty, with 83 signatories as of November 2021.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This course will provide a thorough introduction to European intellectual property law, a rich social programme, and will also allow participants to attend a hearing at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2022

On June 23 rd , 2022, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (“ EUIPO ”) published its recommendations regarding the class to be opted for when applying for a trademark designating virtual goods, non-fungible tokens (“ NFT(s) ”) and other products displayed in metaverse.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The IP blogs have been active over the past week bursting with a wide range of different topics. DESIGN On Saturday, February 5, 2022, WIPO announced China's accession to the Hague System, making it the 68th contracting party to the 1999 Act and the 77th member of the Hague Union. The IPKat has once again compiled some of them for you.

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The IPKat

MARCH 9, 2023

The case deals with the topic of whether the registration of slogans is allowed by EU trade mark law. Henry P Yang gave some explanations on the new referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union on Article 3(c) of the Regulation concerning the Supplementary Protection Certificate.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

UNION-IP’s Winter Round Table - 25 February 2022 UNION-IP’s Winter Round Table is back, and happening on the 25 February 2022 from 9:30am to 1:00pm, CET. The event is open for registrations, which can be made here.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Digital Services Act ( DSA ) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It will enter into force on 16 November 2022 , i.e. 20 days from the date of publication in the Official Journal. Who will be affected?

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IPilogue

MARCH 31, 2022

In the first presentation, Carolina Arias Burgos, an economist at the European Union Intellectual Property Office , discussed trademark filing as a leading indicator of the state of the European economy. The pandemic, in effect, accelerated the development of IP-related entrepreneurial activities.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2021

Attendance is free of charge and topics such as commercialization strategies for GIs, and challenges for GIs and the Internet Domain Name System, will be covered. The University of Stirling has opened a position of a Lecturer in Intellectual Property and European Union law. The Fellow will be based in Washington, D.C.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 16, 2022

MISCELLANEOUS European Commission | European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) " EU SME Fund " On 10 January, the Commission and the EUIPO launched the new EU SME Fund, which provides vouchers to help EU-based SMEs protect their intellectual property rights. The IPKat sets out the news in one spot for your attention!

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

The conference is hosted by the The Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual property Office (EUIPO), in cooperation with the EUIPO’s Academy. The lecture will consider the topic of Generative AI and Author Remuneration. Conditions and application form available here. It is possible to register and find more details here.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Name Generator: a perfect union of creativity and compliance TrademarkNow’s Name Generator combines the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT and our trademark expertise to offer you a comprehensive solution for brand name generation and clearance.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

At this juncture, the example European Union comes into the perspective as it plays a leading role in such instances by drafting legislations which ensure gender equality in roles played at domestic as well as professional front. Implementational Challenges On understanding the procedural challenges, the case of The Union of India vs M.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 2, 2023

The European Union recognizes that online piracy poses a serious threat to copyright holders and the public at large. After we published a second article on the topic last month, a spokesperson informed us that a long-term solution is being sought, without taking away opportunities for EU citizens to speak out. “We

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Corsearch

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Name Generator: a perfect union of creativity and compliance TrademarkNow’s Name Generator combines the advanced capabilities of ChatGPT and our trademark expertise to offer you a comprehensive solution for brand name generation and clearance.

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