The UPC Paris Local Division has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine infringement of designations of a European patent which are not UP territories and non-EU states by defendants which are not domiciled in the EU or a UPC contracting member state.
As individuals, we are all well used to recycling plastics, paper, and glass, but industry needs to become just as active with the way they recycle the materials they use and the waste they produce. For the construction industry, this hinges on finding the best ways to recycle concrete.
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the protection of trade secrets has become more critical than ever. A recent high-profile case involving the theft of Google trade secrets linked to their AI technology highlights the importance of robust intellectual property strategies for businesses, especially those in the technology sector.
Multi-channel marketing gives cosmetics brands greater consumer reach and engagement but also raises threats like counterfeits and unauthorised sales, demanding robust brand protection strategies to safeguard reputation and revenue.
Recently we have received several enquiries from clients regarding an email they’ve received from a company called Trademark Expressive.
The tobacco industry is facing a potentially critical threat from counterfeiting. Fake cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches and other types of tobacco-based products pose significant health risks for buyers and reputational damage for manufacturers.
British luxury fashion house Burberry has recently launched a legal action in the UK High Court against discount retail chain B&M for trade mark infringement and passing off. Burberry alleges that B&M is falsely representing goods sold under its “furberry” pet brand.
The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has joined the Madrid e-filing system. This update, which has recently been implemented, allows international trade mark registrations based on Swedish marks to be filed and administered through an online portal provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Global pop star Katy Perry has won a long-running trade mark dispute with the Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry.
The current economic unrest is straining charities' fundraising, pressuring their income and ability to cover rising overheads. Meanwhile, the digital age, once a vehicle for growth, adds to worries as online fraud and financial crime take a toll both financially and reputationally.
Following seven years of litigation, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Sky v SkyKick case on 13 November 2024.
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the health sector is expanding, aiming to bring personalised healthcare to a broader audience. In the realm of femtech (the term used to define software and services that use technology tailored towards women’s health), AI’s significance is particularly pronounced.
In a recent case, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) had to consider whether the manufacturer of the famous AGA stoves had legitimate reasons to oppose the activities of a company selling AGA stoves that it had converted to run on electricity rather than on traditional fossil fuels.
The use of "not..." in conjunction with product names has become a contentious issue in law, particularly concerning terms that are legally protected or where certain criteria need to be met in order to use the description.
On the basis of two new cases from the US courts, we have, as a follow-up on our previous article on health-washing, dived into current EU practice to shed light on misleading health claims in the confectionery industry.