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Trademarks
The EU General Court has backed a decision from the European Union Intellectual Property Office which rejected a trademark application consisting of the word ‘Real’ from a Norwegian food company. 1 December 2017
Copyright
Although 3D printing of Lego bricks at home may not currently be a feasible option, the future may hold something different, an industry conference heard. 1 December 2017
Patents
With staff morale one of the pressing challenges facing the EPO’s president-elect António Campinos, WIPR considers whether he can bring staff and management closer together. 1 December 2017
Trademarks
The dark web may be hard to access for the average internet user, but brand owners need to pay closer attention to IP infringement taking place there. WIPR reports. 1 December 2017
Copyright
Mexico’s IP system has benefited from the North American Free Trade Agreement, signed nearly 25 years ago, but there are concerns over the US’s future participation, as WIPR finds out. 1 December 2017
Trademarks
Companies have evolved from philanthropic efforts to having a truly embedded corporate social responsibility, explained Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of the International Trademark Association. 30 November 2017
Trademarks
The founder of Pacari Chocolate, a sustainable and organic company based in Ecuador, was on hand to kick off the International Trademark Association’s Brand Authenticity conference in Berlin today. 30 November 2017
Patents
The European Commission released its communication on the licensing of standard-essential patents yesterday, with the guidance being backed by both IP Europe and The App Association. 30 November 2017
Trademarks
A trademark consisting of the mere juxtaposition of two colours, without a systematic arrangement, is not sufficiently precise and uniform to be valid, the EU General Court has ruled in a case concerning the Red Bull blue/silver mark. 30 November 2017
Patents
The US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia has issued its first patent jury verdict since 2001, in a case between Japanese company YKK and its rival Velcro. 30 November 2017
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