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30 Nov 2017, 9:14 am
Don't worry, the AmeriKat's friend Alex Woolgar (Allen & Overy) reports on what it is all about and this morning's sessions for the Kat's readers. [read post]
1 Dec 2017, 7:50 am
Some existing certification marks – Alex was surprised to learn that the Wi-Fi Alliance only allows use of its figurative mark if a wireless network meets its standards of interoperability, security and a range of application-specific protocols After the first and secondreport from INTA's Brand Authenticity Conference, Alex Woolgar (Allen & Overy) is back with further updates from the… [read post]
21 May 2017, 6:45 pm
For those who couldn’t be there, KatFriend Alex Woolgar (Allen & Overy) reports on the highlights:"To paraphrase the noted fictional fashion designer Mugatu, the economic right which is “so hot right now” is of course the right of communication to the public (CTP) (Article 3(1) InfoSoc Directive). [read post]
3 Dec 2019, 12:25 am
Alex Woolgar provided further details.Kat Eleonora Rosati examines copyright protection available to fictional characters and the extent to which it could go, looking at the meaning of a 'work' that is sufficiently 'original' and of the 'right kind', as well as how many and which copyrights it would be entitled to.PatentsGuestKat Rose Hughes discusses the high-profile CRISPR patent dispute relating to the EPO interpretation of… [read post]
10 Oct 2019, 12:32 am
Alex Woolgar looks at this in more detail. [read post]
21 Feb 2018, 1:48 am
GuestKat Mirko reports.MiscellaneousKat friends Daniel Lim, Alex Woolgar and Shohta Ueno attended the conference More than Just a Game and kindly reported on it for us. [read post]
10 Sep 2019, 3:31 pm
GuestKat Antonella Gentile has the story.GuestKat Alex Woolgar wrote about a UK case involving two similarly named mobile phone applications that did not result in the granting of an injunction.GuestKat Nedim Malovic wrote about an interesting EUIPO decision that partially invalidated the "Monopoly" EU trade mark.PublishingNovelist Jane Austen and American President U.S. [read post]
22 Feb 2018, 7:58 am
KatFriends Daniel Lim, Alex Woolgar and Shohta Ueno (Allen & Overy) report on the proceedings in this third, and final, installment (the first installment can be found here and second installment here):"Loot BoxesAndreas Lober explained that “loot boxes” are a form of microtransaction (i.e. in-game real money transaction) which has become increasingly common as part of the business model of video games. [read post]
30 May 2017, 10:33 pm
IPSoc Event Report: The ever-evolving law on the "communication to the public" right KatFriend Alex Woolgar reports on the IPSoc event where Kat Eleonora Rosati discussed recent developments in copyright law, specifically the right of communication to the public together with the related questions arising from the recent CJEU jurisprudence and the impact of Brexit on copyright law in the UK. [read post]
26 Jul 2019, 11:18 am
The seminar will be an in-depth look into the emerging challenges and future developments of IP in the automotive industry.Asia Correspondent Kat Tian Lu updated us on the rise of questions relating to Intellectual Property in the Gaokao (高考) college entrance examination in China.Katfriend Fredy Sánchez Merino provided his latest review of recent IP developments in Latin America, including industrial designs in Brazil, and copyright infringement in… [read post]
22 Feb 2018, 7:34 am
KatFriends Daniel Lim, Alex Woolgar and Shohta Ueno (Allen & Overy) report on the proceedings in this second installment (first installment can be found here): "Music and video gamesThe third session chaired by Anne-Sophie and discussing the topic of music and video games, featured the different perspectives of collecting societies, game developers and game publishers – these competing interests were represented on the panel by Thomas… [read post]
9 Feb 2019, 2:13 am
IPR CarouselGuestsKat Alex Woolgar, in his post "Untangling jurisdiction under the Design and Brussels Regulations: should I stay or...? [read post]
13 Aug 2019, 6:03 am
Trade marks In AG opinion regarding Aceto Balsamico leaves a sour taste for Modena, GuestKat Alex Woolgar reports on the AG opinion in Case C-432/18, in which the AG advises the CJEU to rule that the terms “Aceto”, “Balsamico” and “Aceto Balsamico” should not be qualified for protection as protected geographical Indications (PGIs). [read post]
24 Mar 2019, 3:26 pm
Points include analysis on the liability imposed on smaller companies, the availability of safe harbours, and users’ rights.Katfriends Emil Jurcenoks and Peter Nørgaard look at the impact of the Danish Supreme Court’s decision on the “de minimis” copyright exception and use of applied art in marketing materials.GuestKat Nedim Malovic provides an overview of the fundamental freedoms and principles of proportionality that were explored by the Swedish Patents and Market… [read post]
7 Aug 2019, 12:43 am
CopyrightMathilde Pavis looks at the recent of launch of the website ‘Cartography and Copyright’, by Professor Isabella Alexander from University Technology Sydney here.GuestKat Ieva Giedrimaite looks at whether Andy Warhol’s use of a photograph of Prince Rogers Nelson (best known as Prince), is considered as fair use in Warhol v Goldsmith: fairness of use by iconic artwork adjudicated in New York.In English High Court raises eyebrows over request to disclose ISP customer data,… [read post]
22 May 2017, 1:30 am
For those who couldn’t be there, KatFriend Alex Woolgar (Allen & Overy) reports on the highlights:"To paraphrase the noted fictional fashion designer Mugatu, the economic right which is “so hot right now” is of course the right of communication to the public (CTP) (Article 3(1) InfoSoc Directive). [read post]
12 Dec 2017, 11:02 am
The possibility of ratification of the UPC in the UK before the end of the year may become reality.Kat Friend Alex Woolgar generously reported for us on the two-day INTA Berlin event. [read post]
26 May 2019, 2:13 pm
Alex Woolgar takes a look at Ablynx NV and Anor v VHsquared Limited and Ors [2019] EWHC 792 (Pat), a useful judgment concerning the application of the Brussels I Regulation to patent disputes where there is also a purported choice of jurisdiction by contract.CopyrightHayleigh Bosher takes a look at a recent dispute before Judge Hacon in the IntellectualProperty Enterprise Court regarding Eminem's first album. [read post]
13 Jun 2019, 1:06 pm
Passing OffGuestKat Alex Woolgar summarised the short but sweet judgment from Lord Justice Floyd in Media Agency Group Limited and Transport Media Limited v Space Media Agency Limited and Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 712 that overturned a rather generous first instance finding of passing off through cybersquatting.Publications and General MattersAnnsley Merelle Ward provided a nice write-up in anticipation of a new IBIL publication entitled The Sir… [read post]
