OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

1. Can a geometric sign on eyewear be distinctive? No, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/can-geometric-sign-on-eyewear-be.html

2. Veuve Clicquot colour trade mark about to be cancelled?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/veuve-clicquot-colour-trade-mark-about.html

3. E&W Court of Appeal upholds TM/passing-off judgment in Lidl v Tesco
   
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/e-court-of-appeal-upholds-tmpassing-off.html

4. No Presents for Gift Card Patent Owner from Federal Circuit
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/01/no-presents-gift-card-patent-owner-federal-circuit/id=174823/

5. Patent Suit Over Gemstone Authentication Blockchain Fizzles Out at CAFC Under Section 101

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/29/patent-suit-gemstone-authentication-blockchain-fizzles-cafc-section-101/id=174739/

6. Understanding the 2024 Amendment to India’s Patents Rules in Light of U.S. Patent Rules
   https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/28/understanding-2024-amendment-indias-patents-rules-light-u-s-patent-rules/id=174638/

7. Nike Beats Lawsuit Accusing it of “Greenwashing” its Wares

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-beats-lawsuit-accusing-it-of-greenwashing-its-wares/

8. An Ongoing Case Asks Whether adidas Failed to Disclose Yeezy-Related Risk

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/an-ongoing-case-asks-whether-adidas-failed-to-disclose-yeezy-related-risks/

9. Why It’s Hard for Brands to Stay True to Their Activist Roots Post-Buyout

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-its-hard-for-activist-brands-to-stay-true-to-their-roots-post-buyout/

10. BAPE Claims “Naked Licenses” Cost Nike its Air Force 1, Jordan Marks
    https://www.thefashionlaw.com/bape-claims-naked-licenses-cost-nike-its-air-force-1-trademarks/