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Copyright
Negotiations on the EU copyright directive for the Digital Single Market are on the verge of “causing irreparable damage” to Europe, more than 80 organisations have claimed. 5 December 2017
Trademarks
More than 60% of WIPR readers have said drinks company Red Bull should be able to register a trademark consisting of two colours: blue and silver. 4 December 2017
Trademarks
For the second time in eight days, the EU General Court has backed the European Union Intellectual Property Office in rejecting a trademark application from Swedish music company Toontrack. 4 December 2017
Copyright
Disney is not happy with Redbox—as the multinational believes the DVD kiosk company has been illegally selling Disney’s digital film codes to customers. 4 December 2017
Trademarks
Distillery Sazerac Brands and Tennessee-based Prichard’s Distillery have settled a trademark dispute, more than three years after Prichard’s sued. 4 December 2017
Patents
Canadian technology company BlackBerry has said it accepts a ruling from the International Court of Arbitration which ordered it to pay $157 million in patent licensing fees to Nokia. 4 December 2017
Trademarks
Sustainability is a must-have approach for businesses, according to Aiko Bode, group chief sustainability officer at Fenix Outdoor International. 4 December 2017
Trademarks
David Stone, partner at Allen & Overy, is not convinced that the new EU certification regime will see a rush of people applying for registrations. 4 December 2017
Trademarks
When brand owners take inspiration from indigenous cultures, it can cause offence but may not be a legal issue, an industry conference heard. 1 December 2017
Trademarks
IP lawyers are largely disappointed with the EU General Court’s decision to reject Red Bull’s applications for its blue/silver combination mark, but they said there is still hope for brand owners. 1 December 2017
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