ECJ clarifies rules relating to notice: K-Swiss Inc v OHIM (Class 46) EU Competitiveness Council resolution against counterfeiting and piracy (Class 46) EU states back three-point anti-piracy plan (Managing Intellectual Property) Fuel cells and wind power lead European patent filings for clean energy technology (Green Patent Blog) More non-minor geographical indicator (GI) amendments published (Class 46) No sign of any Community patent progress, despite Verheugen's optimism (IAM) The… [read post]

(IP Dragon) Amendments to the PRC patent law (IP Frontline)   Ethiopia Ethiopia streamlines trade mark formalities (Afro-IP) Europe Blind readers seek guarantee of access under EU copyright law (Intellectual Property Watch) CFI dismisses Philip Morris' appeal against OHIM's persistent refusal to register the shape of its cigarette packet as a community trade mark (IPKat) CFI rules PAST PERFECT not descriptive for musical recordings: TIM The International Music Company AG,… [read post]

– Tackling music piracy in Africa (Afro-IP)   Australia Patent infringement and account of profits: Black & Decker Inc v GMCA Pty Ltd (No 5) (IP Down Under) MONSTER ENERGY keeps battling: Hansen Beverage Company v Bickfords (Australia) Pty Ltd (Australian Trade Marks Law Blog) High Court provides guidance on contributory infringement provision: Northern Territory v Collins (International Law Office)  PricewaterhouseCooper report – Making the… [read post]

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