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H&M withdraws complaint against graffiti artist
Retailer H&M has announced the withdrawal of its complaint against a graffiti artist out of respect for the “creativity and uniqueness of artists”.   19 March 2018
Trademarks
Sport England scores at UKIPO
UK public body Sport England has emerged victorious in its opposition of a trademark featuring the words “Be inspired”.   19 March 2018
Copyright
Robins Kaplan adds IP tech partner
Robins Kaplan has announced the arrival of Steven Carlson as a partner in the firm’s IP and technology litigation group in Silicon Valley.   16 March 2018
Patents
German parliament hears motion to repeal UPC laws
German members of parliament (MEPs) yesterday debated a motion to repeal legislation which allows Germany to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement, after far-right political party Alternative for Germany called for the re-debate and repeal of the laws.   16 March 2018
Trademarks
Free trade zones fostering counterfeit activity: EUIPO and OECD
An additional free trade zone within an economy increases the value of counterfeit goods exported from the economy by 5.9%, according to a new report.   16 March 2018
Copyright
Game over for ‘Fallout 3’ fan project due to copyright fears
The development of a fan-made modification project has been shut down over fears that it would infringe the copyright of “Fallout 3” a post-apocalyptic role-play video game.   16 March 2018
Patents
Patent quality endangered by EPO management, claim examiners
A petition submitted by 924 patent examiners has claimed that the quality of the European Patent Office patent is endangered by the demands of current management.   16 March 2018
Trademarks
Disney attempts to dethrone princess TM registration
Disney has opposed a princess-related trademark registration, claiming that the mark would create a likelihood of confusion.   15 March 2018
Trademarks
Marriott emerges victorious in TM appeal
The EU General Court has today annulled the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) rejection of Marriott Worldwide Corporation’s application to invalidate a trademark.   15 March 2018
Trademarks
EU court rules ‘Mafia’ TM invalid over public policy fears
The EU General Court has today ruled that an EU trademark featuring the words ‘La Mafia’ is invalid because it “trivialises the serious harm” done by the criminal organisation to the “fundamental values of the EU”.   15 March 2018

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