1. Simple combination of clothing styles does not confer originality

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/simple-combination-of-clothing-styles.html

2. World IP Day 2024: A Global Celebration of IP, Innovation and Creativity!

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/world-ip-day-2024-global-celebration-of.html

3. Italian Supreme Court finds plant breeder's contractual terms were contrary to public interest

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/guest-post-italian-supreme-court-finds.html

4. Hermès Case in Japan Sheds Light on the High Bar for Color Trademarks

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-hermes-case-in-japan-sheds-light-on-the-high-bar-for-color-trademarks/

5. Regulating Artificial Intelligence: A Running Tracker of AI Legislation

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/regulating-artificial-intelligence-a-running-tracker-of-ai-focused-legislation/

6. The Rise of IP Lawsuits When Posting Images: How to Navigate and Avoid Copyright Infringement Issues

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/25/rise-ip-lawsuits-posting-images-navigate-avoid-copyright-infringement-issues/id=175810/#

7. Pandabuy: police raid ‘20 football stadiums’ worth of alleged fake goods warehouses

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/26/pandabuy-police-raid-20-football-stadiums-worth-of-alleged-fake-goods-warehouses

8. Pfizer Vs Moderna Battle Over COVID Vaccine Patents Begins in UK

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-04-23/pfizer-vs-moderna-battle-over-covid-vaccine-patents-begins-in-uk

9. The case of Fruity Pebbles: 'Stone-age' use does not guarantee trademark protection in colors

https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/case-fruity-pebbles-stone-age-use-does-not-guarantee-trademark-protection-colors-2024-04-26/

10. Rising sustainability awareness drives interest in green EU trade mark applications

https://www.euipo.europa.eu/it/news/rising-sustainability-awareness-drives-interest-in-green-eu-trade-mark-applications

1. Ferragamo did not infringe Audrey Hepburn’s image/personality rights by stating that its shoes were originally designed for her

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/ferragamo-did-not-infringe-audrey.html

2. Did Rihanna reveal enough?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/04/did-rihanna-reveal-enough.html

3. Lidl v. Tesco: Supermarket Wars in Court

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/12/lidl-v-tesco-supermarket-wars-court/id=175272/

4. USPTO AI Guidance Highlights Risks for Practitioners and Public

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/04/10/uspto-ai-guidance-highlights-risks-practitioners-public/id=175209/

5. Jury sides with Urban Outfitters in Le Tote trade secrets

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/jury-sides-with-urban-outfitters-in-le-tote-trade-secret-case/

6. CNIPA highlights critical aspects of trademark assignment in published guidelines

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/cnipa-highlights-critical-aspects-of-trademark-assignment-in-published-guidelines

7. KISS sells its music catalogue and IP rights - CJEU rules against Italian legislation excluding independent copyright collective management societies

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/kiss-sells-its-music-catalogue-and-ip-rights-cjeu-rules-against-italian-legislation-excluding-2024-04-12_en

8. Reduced Fees for European Patent Applications for Small and Medium-Sized Entities

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/reduced-fees-european-patent-applications-small-and-medium-sized-entities-2024-04-11_en

9. Hermès successfully invalidates Birkin lookalike design

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/hermes-successfully-invalidates-birkin-lookalike-design

10. EU trademarks and reputation attaching to formerly well-known marks - how far does protection extend?

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/eu-trademarks-and-reputation-attaching-formerly-well-known-marks-how-far-does-protection-extend

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/

1. Nike, Jacquemus and the Trademark, “it” Bag Equation

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-jacquemus-and-the-trademark-it-bag-equation/

2. Parliament Backs Anti-Greenwashing Legislation in the EU

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/parliament-backs-anti-greenwashing-legislation-in-the-eu/

3. EU Votes on Extended Producer Responsibility for Fashion Waste

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/eu-aims-to-address-fashion-waste-with-extended-producer-responsibility-scheme/

4. Complexities of audiovisual copyright claims in Nigeria: Ini Edo and Chinenye Nworah’s dispute over Shanty Town (Neflix)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/guest-post-complexities-of-audiovisual.html

5. Weekend read: The (many) copyright questions in Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day manipulated image

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/03/weekend-reading-many-copyright.html

6. European Parliament Approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for Wines, Spirit Drinks and Agricultural Products

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/european-parliament-approves-regulation-geographical-indications-wines-spirit-drinks-and-2024-03-13_en

7. Amid Approval of EU AI Act, Creators Demand Stronger Protections for Rightsholders

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/03/17/eu-ai-act-creators-demand-stronger-protection-rightsholders/id=174378/

8. “badgalriri” Renders Puma’s Design Patent Invalid

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/badgalriri-renders-puma-s-design-patent-2243783/

9. Latest in New Zealand divorced couple copyright case: Artist gets exclusive rights

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/latest-in-new-zealand-divorced-couple-copyright-case-artist-gets-exclusive-rights

10. Weak copyright compliance hounds India’s music publishing industry, according to report

https://asiaiplaw.com/section/cover-story/weak-copyright-compliance-hounds-indias-music-publishing-industry-according-to-report

1. UKIPO teams up with influencers on new anti-counterfeiting campaign

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/ukipo-teams-influencers-new-anti-counterfeiting-campaign

2. European Parliament approves Regulation on Geographical Indications for wines, spirit drinks and agricultural products

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/european-parliament-approves-regulation.html

For the text of the Regulation: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/commissions/agri/lcag/2023/12-04/AGRI_LA(2023)012101_EN.pdf

3. GC rules on bad faith and abuse of right in trade marks filing

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/gc-rules-on-bad-faith-and-abuse-of.html

4. US PTO Releases Guidelines on AI Assisted Inventions

http://www.ip.finance/

5. Brazilian Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Allow AI as Inventor

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/29/brazilian-lawmaker-introduces-bill-allow-ai-inventor/id=173809/  

6. EU General Court Upholds L’Oréal’s trade mark - EPO Extend Definition of "Substance or Composition" in Medical Use Claims

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/eu-general-court-upholds-loreals-trade-mark-epo-extend-definition-substance-or-composition-medical-2024-03-01_en

7. Louis Vuitton Malletier loses trademark dispute over ‘LV’ monogram

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/louis-vuitton-malletier-loses-trademark-dispute-over-lv-monogram

8. Court Enforces Arbitration Award in Valentino Case Against Former Supplier

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-enforces-arbitration-award-in-valentino-case-against-former-supplier/

9. Why brand owners should have an eye on Latin America

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/why-brand-owners-should-have-eye-latin-america

10. What Can You Do if You Buy Stolen or Forged Art and Antiquities?

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/26/can-buy-stolen-forged-art-antiquities/id=173623/

1. Cloudflare liable for copyright infringement by providing CDN services but not for DNS resolver services

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/cloudflare-liable-for-copyright.html

2. Inventorship guidance for AI-assisted inventions published by the USPTO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/inventorship-guidance-for-ai-assisted.html

3. Marc Jacobs Urges Court to Dismiss TOTE BAG Trademark Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/marc-jacobs-urges-court-to-dismiss-tote-bag-trademark-lawsuit/

4. Nike fails to beat opposition to FOOTWARE trademark registration

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-fails-to-beat-opposition-to-footware-trademark-registration/

5. From Gigi Hadid to Goop: A Running List of Paparazzi Copyright Lawsuits

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-bella-and-gigi-hadid-and-goop-to-virgil-abloh-and-marc-jacobs-a-running-list-of-paparazzi-copyright-lawuits/

6. Mango Prevails: Court Supports NFT Art Exhibition in Metaverse - General Court Upholds Yannick Noah's TM Against Non-Use Cancellation Action

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/mango-prevails-court-supports-nft-art-exhibition-metaverse-general-court-upholds-yannick-noahs-tm-2024-02-15_en

7. Kat von D in copyright clash over a Miles Davis tattoo

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/kat-von-d-in-copyright-clash-over-a-miles-davis-tattoo/

8. UK Government prevails in trademark dispute against Windrush Foundation

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/uk-government-prevails-in-trademark-dispute-against-windrush-foundation/

9. Meta’s Escape of Search Patent Lawsuit Undone by Federal Circuit

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/metas-escape-of-search-patent-lawsuit-undone-by-federal-circuit

10. Since 2020, Patent Errors Have Decreased by 11.24%

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/02/16/since-2020-patent-errors-decreased-11-24/id=173460/

1. Four rings on a car grille infringe Audi’s trade mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/02/four-rings-on-car-grille-infringe-audis.html ù

2. Is Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/is-mickey-mouse-in-public-domain.html

3. To be protected a t-shirt design must be original and/or have individual character, recalls French Court

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/to-be-protected-t-shirt-design-must-be.html

4. Stanley Cup-Maker Named in False Advertising, Fraud Lawsuit Over Lead

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/stanley-cup-maker-named-in-false-advertising-fraud-lawsuit-over-lead/

5. Chanel vs. What Goes Around Comes around: Timeline of a Resale Case

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-v-what-goes-around-comes-around-timeline-of-a-resale-lawsuit/

6. Milan: Where Life Sciences Patents Are Now in Fashion

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/milan-where-life-sciences-patents-are-5655090/

7. Gaming Showdown: Pokémon vs. Palworld - EU General Court Upholds Protection of the LEGO Brick's Design

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/gaming-showdown-pokemon-vs-palworld-eu-general-court-upholds-protection-lego-bricks-design-2024-02-02_en

8. Cosmetici, in Europa la contraffazione brucia 3 miliardi di euro di vendite all’anno

https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/cosmetici-europa-contraffazione-brucia-3-miliardi-euro-vendite-all-anno-AFEl2RWC

9. Amazon: indagini Europa e USA per pratiche monopolistiche

https://www.diritto.it/amazon-indagini-antitrust-in-europa-e-usa/

10. When life gives you lemons, make cloudy lemon cider! The E&W High Court hands down judgment in Thatchers v Aldi trademark case

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-cloudy.html

1. Position Trademarks: Protecting Distinctive Designs in a Visual World

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/position-trademarks-protecting-distinctive-designs-in-a-visual-world/

2. Levi’s is Suing Quiet Luxury Leader Brunello Cucinelli Over “Infringing” Tabs

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/levis-is-suing-quiet-luxury-leader-brunello-cucinelli-over-infringing-tabs/

3. Chanel v. WGACA: A Case About Trademarks But Also Who Can Sell Chanel

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-v-wgaca-a-case-about-trademarks-but-also-who-can-sell-chanel/

4. Delhi High Court stops trademark infringement of PUMA

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/delhi-high-court-stops-trademark-infringement-of-puma/

5. The Cambridge name battle: David v. Goliath

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/the-cambridge-name-battle-david-v-goliath/

6. Another “brick” in Lego’s modular systems design protection

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/another-brick-in-legos-modular-systems.html

7. EU Court of Justice clarifies scope of TM referential use exception in ZARA case (C-361/22)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/eu-court-of-justice-clarifies-scope-of.html

8. Samsung Must Pay $67 Million For Infringing 5G Smartphone Tech

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/samsung-must-pay-67-million-for-infringing-5g-smartphone-tech?context=search&index=3

9. New Infographic & Animated Clip on Brand Monitoring

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/new-infographic-animated-clip-brand-monitoring-2024-01-23_en

10. To improve IP regime, Pakistan needs robust infrastructure, competent manpower

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/to-improve-ip-regime-pakistan-needs-robust-infrastructure-competent-manpower

1. Nike, BAPE Continue to Clash Over Sneaker Trade Dress

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-bape-continue-to-clash-over-sneaker-trade-dress/

2. Uniqlo is Suing Shein in Japan Over “Copycat” Bag Design

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/uniqlo-is-suing-shein-in-japan-over-copycat-bag-design/

3. What Can Be Learned from Australia’s Plans to Regulate “High-Risk” AI?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-can-be-learned-from-australias-plans-to-regulate-high-risk-ai/

4. EU Regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products: Italy takes first step

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/eu-regulation-on-geographical.html

5. When is a derivative work original and thus protectable by copyright? Classicist’s critical edition makes its way to Luxembourg in fresh Romanian CJEU referral

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/when-is-derivative-work-original-and.html

6. Patent Litigation Funding and Insurance: What to Know and How to Succeed

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/18/patent-litigation-funding-insurance-know-succeed/id=172084/   

7. Copyright Office Issues Final Rule on Several Aspects of Smaller Claim CCB Proceeding

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/17/copyright-office-issues-final-rule-several-aspects-smaller-claim-ccb-proceeding/id=172117/

8. Apple to Sell Some Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature After US Court Ruling

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-01-17/court-bars-us-apple-watch-imports-during-appeal-over-ban

9. ChatGPT-Maker Braces for Fight With New York Times and Authors on 'Fair Use' of Copyrighted Works

https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2024-01-09/chatgpt-maker-braces-for-fight-with-new-york-times-and-authors-on-fair-use-of-copyrighted-works

10. Google Faces $1.67 Billion Damages Demand at AI-Related Patent Trial
    
    https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-01-09/google-faces-multibillion-dollar-us-patent-trial-over-ai- technology

1. Estèe Lauder Beats BIPA Lawsuit Over Virtual Try-On Tools

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/estee-lauder-beats-bipa-lawsuit-over-virtual-try-on-tools/

2. Masimo tells CAFC that CBP Ruling for Apple Removes Danger of Irreparable Harm

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/16/masimo-tells-cafc-cbp-ruling-apple-removes-danger-irreparable-harm/id=172074/   

3. A butterfly is not conceptually similar to a bird, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-butterfly-is-not-conceptually-similar.html

4. Key takeaways from IPOS trademark case involving Monster Energy Company, YG Entertainment

https://asiaiplaw.com/section/cover-story/key-takeaways-from-ipos-trademark-case-involving-monster-energy-company-yg-entertainment

5. Historic Tours of America Says Turtle Bus Infringed Trademark

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/historic-tours-of-america-says-turtle-bus-infringed-trademark?context=search&index=46

6. Google v. MakeMyTrip: does use of a trademark as a keyword constitute infringement?

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/google-v-makemytrip-does-use-of-a-trademark-as-a-keyword-constitute-infringement/

7. Defending Against Employee Defection: The Intersectionality of Cybersecurity and Trade Secret Protections in the Digital Age

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/defending-against-employee-defection-1198658/

8. What Price the “Holy Grail” of Shipwrecks?

https://ial.uk.com/what-price-holy-grail-shipwrecks/

9. Retired Glasgow cop is unlikely album cover star

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-67917348

10. ‘Frugal’ Princess Anne inspires latest Fendi menswear collection

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/14/princess-anne-inspires-latest-fendi-menswear-collection  

1. The trade mark adventures of Lara Croft

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-trade-mark-adventures-of-lara-croft.html

2. Can AI Prompts Be Patented? Don’t Be Too Quick to Dismiss this Question

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/02/can-ai-prompts-patented-dont-quick-dismiss-question/id=171338/

3. New York Times Takes on OpenAI, Microsoft

https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/01/02/new-york-times-takes-openai-microsoft/id=171355/

4. A Running List of U.S. Copyright Office Decisions on AI Artworks

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-running-list-of-u-s-copyright-office-decisions-on-ai-artworks-post/

5. How Companies Use Trademarks to Influence Consumers & What They Buy

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-companies-use-trademarks-to-condition-consumers-what-they-buy/

6. This Was the Year of Generative AI, What Expect in 2024

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/2023-was-the-year-of-generative-ai-what-expect-in-2024/

7. Chanel v EasyCash: Distribution of sample cosmetics does not trigger trade mark exhaustion

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/chanel-v-easycash-distribution-of.html

8. Recording a license agreement in the EU requires consent of the currently registered trade mark owner

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/recording-license-agreement-in-eu.html

9. Prada’s Triangle pattern (mostly) not inherently distinctive to be a trade mark, says EUIPO Board of Appeal

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/pradas-triangle-pattern-mostly-not.html

10. UPC Munich Local Division takes a novel approach to claim interpretation (SES vs Hanshow, UPC-CFI-292/2023)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2024/01/upc-munich-local-division-takes-novel.html

1. A Class Action Lawsuit Brought by Artists Against A.I. Companies Adds New Plaintiffs

• https://news.artnet.com/news/lawyers-for-artists-suing-ai-companies-file-amended-complaint-after-judge-dismisses-some-claims-2403523

2. India-Pakistan Basmati Dispute Dismissed by Delhi High Court

• https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/india-pakistan-basmati-dispute-dismissed-delhi-high-court-2023-12-01_en

3. A Lawsuit Aimed at Halting the Brauer Museum’s Controversial Deaccessioning Plan Is Dismissed

• https://news.artnet.com/news/lawsuit-to-halt-brauer-museum-deaccessioning-plan-is-dismissed-2399941

4. 86 million fake items with a value of more than EUR 2 billion detained in the EU in 2022

• https://www.euipo.europa.eu/it/news/86-million-fake-items-with-a-value-of-more-than-eur-2-billion-detained-in-the-eu-in-2022

5. The Vespa appearance: Italian Supreme Court considers that its artistic value may preclude trade mark protection (due to substantial value absolute ground)

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-vespa-appearance-italian-supreme.html

6. U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Injunction for Vans in Case Against MSCHF

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/u-s-appeals-court-upholds-injunction-for-vans-in-case-against-mschf/

7. Prosecco: a plant variety or geographical indication? Singapore Court says "both"!

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/prosecco-plant-variety-or-geographical.html

8. Pharmaceuticals Eagles Get Blindsided by New Brotherly Shove Trademarks

• https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/trademark-news/eagles-get-blindsided-by-new-brotherly-shove-trademarks/

9. Adidas v. Thom Browne: A Timeline of a Trademark Case Over Stripes, Sportswear

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/adidas-v-thom-browne-a-timeline-of-a-trademark-case-over-stripes-sportswear/

10. Sequestro di circa 24 mila addobbi natalizi

• https://siac.gdf.it/notizie/Pagine/Sequestro-di-circa-24-mila-addobbi-natalizi.aspx

1. The USPTO and the USCO Must Resolve Their Disparate Approaches to AI Inventorship and Copyrightability

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/12/uspto-usco-must-resolve-disparate-approaches-ai-inventorship-copyrightability/id=169540/

2. The Goose, The Golden Eggs, and AI: An Executive’s Guide to Choosing When—and When Not—to Patent

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/10/goose-golden-eggs-ai-executives-guide-choosing-patent/id=169560/

3. Brussels event announcement - Technological governance at the crossroads: The present and future of EU copyright law

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/brussels-event-announcement.html

4. A plea for EU copyright unification coming from … the EUIPO?
   
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/a-plea-for-eu-copyright-unification.html

5. Can authors waive their right of attribution?
   https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/can-authors-waive-their-right-of.html

6. Vans, Walmart Settle Trademark Lawsuit Over “Infringing” Sneakers
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/vans-walmart-settle-trademark-lawsuit-over-infringing-sneakers/

7. What a Trademark Case Over “Eco” Water Means for Other Consumer Brands

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-a-trademark-case-over-eco-branded-water-means-for-other-consumer-brands/

8. Nike Names New Balance, Skechers in Patent Lawsuits Over Flyknit Tech

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-names-new-balance-skechers-in-new-flyknit-patent-lawsuits/

9. Brands Face Issues as They Aim to Bank on the Big Business of Taylor Swift

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/brands-face-issues-as-they-look-to-bank-on-the-big-business-of-taylor-swift/

10. The ‘Lead Compound’ Rule: Problems and More Problems

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/08/the-lead-compound-rule-problems-and-more-problems/id=169388/  

1. Easy Life band change name after easyGroup trade mark infringement threat

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/11/easy-life-band-change-name-after.html

2. Cheddar luck next time for Cyprus as it loses appeal against GRILLOUMI

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/cheddar-luck-next-time-for-cyprus-as-it.html

3. G 2/21 does not permit armchair inventing (T 0258/21)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/g-221-does-not-permit-armchair.html

4. HTC Hit With $9 Million Damages Award After Losing Out on FRAND Rates as an Unwilling Licensee

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/03/htc-hit-9-million-damages-award-losing-frand-rates-unwilling-licensee/id=169184/

5. Patent Filings Roundup: Nokia Takes on Amazon, New Fintiv Denial, Semiconductor Settlement

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/03/patent-filings-roundup-nokia-takes-amazon-new-fintiv-denial-semiconductor-settlement/id=169157/

6. Sonos v. Google: A Decision Based on Ignorance of Patent Law That Must Be Overturned

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/11/02/sonos-v-google-decision-based-ignorance-patent-law-must-overturned/id=169114/

7. Sony Says Beauty Brand is on the Hook for Influencer Ad Infringement

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/sony-claims-beauty-brand-is-on-the-hook-for-influencer-ad-infringement/

8. Court Refuses to Dismiss Artist’s Copyright Claim Against Stability AI

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/court-refuses-to-dismiss-artists-copyright-claim-against-stability-ai/

9. Mariah Carey sued for copyright infringement over All I Want for Christmas Is You

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/02/mariah-carey-sued-for-copyright-infringement-over-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you

10. Board Games’ Revival and Its Intellectual Property challenge (Pt. 1)

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/board-games-revival-and-its-intellectual-property-challenge-pt-1-2023-11-06_en

1. Advocate General vs. German Supreme Court – Does the use of four rings on a car grille infringe Audi’s trademark?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/advocate-general-vs-german-supreme.html

2. Distinctiveness and human faces: can you register a face? Perhaps, but not so easily

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/distinctiveness-and-human-faces-can-you.html

3. Upcoming changes to the Madrid System

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/upcoming-changes-to-madrid-system.html  

4. Five Key Points from the Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit Against OpenAI

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/10/05/five-key-points-invasion-privacy-lawsuit-openai/id=167838/

5. LEGO’s ESG Dilemma: A Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Sustainability

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/legos-esg-dilemma-a-wake-up-call-for-supply-chain-sustainability/

6. A Counterfeiting Win for Amazon Comes Amid a Bigger Brand-Focused Effort  https://www.thefashionlaw.com/a-counterfeiting-win-comes-amid-a-bigger-brand-focused-effort-by-amazon/

7. Trademark Dilution: How “Famous” Is Famous Enough?

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/trademark-dilution-how-famous-is-famous-enough/

8. “Swiss Made” Label Can Lead to a 50% Increase in Value for Luxury Goods

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/the-swiss-made-label-can-lead-to-a-50-percent-increase-in-value-for-luxury-goods/

9. Use of large language models in the patent industry: A risk to patent quality?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/use-of-large-language-models-in-patent.html

10. Mr.Beast, Tom Hanks Stung by AI Scams as Law Rushes to Keep Pace

              https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/mrbeast-tom-hanks-stung-by-ai-scams-as-law-rushes-to-keep-pace

1. Geoblocking of videogames and competition law: General Court confirms that Steam and videogame publishers breached Article 101 TFEU

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/geoblocking-of-videogames-and.html

2. EUIPO shoots down application to register virtual firearm as a trade mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/euipo-shoots-down-application-to.html

3. Reliance on a silent technical effect: Application of G 2/21 to semiconductors (T 2465/19)

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/10/reliance-on-silent-technical-effect.html

4. Hermès Can’t Block Namilia’s Use of Birkin Trademarks, Per German Court

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hermes-cant-block-namilia-from-displaying-birkin-esque-runway-designs/

5. Brazilian Court Enforces Preliminary Injunction Against Netflix

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/09/29/brazilian-court-enforces-preliminary-injunction-netflix/id=167495/

6. FTC Accuses Amazon of “Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power” in New Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/ftc-accuses-amazon-of-illegally-maintaining-monopoly-power-in-new-lawsuit/

7. Reuters’ Generative AI Copyright Case Must Be Heard by Jury, Per DE Court

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/issues-in-reuters-generative-ai-copyright-case-must-be-heard-by-jury/

8. European policies for competition and growth in ICT through regulation of Big Tech, network operators and standard-essential technology licensing

http://www.ip.finance/2023/09/european-policies-for-competition-and.html

9. Amazon Defeats Screenwriter’s Copyright Suit Over Horror Script

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/amazon-defeats-screenwriters-copyright-suit-over-horror-script?context=search&index=0

10. Ed Sheeran copyright battle ends - Game of Thrones author joins class action lawsuit against OpenAI

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/ed-sheeran-copyright-battle-ends-game-thrones-author-joins-class-action-lawsuit-against-openai-2023-09-27_en  

1. Burberry ‘Knight Blue’ and Gucci ‘Rosso Ancora’: New signature colours and also trademarks in the making?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/guest-post-burberry-knight-blue-and.html

2. Hague Court provides first judgment on online marketplace IP infringement liability following Louboutin v Amazon

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/hague-court-provides-first-judgment-on.html

3. HexClad Fires Back at “Rolls-Royce of Pans” Trademark Suit With Counterclaims

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hexclad-fires-back-at-rolls-royce-of-pans-trademark-suit-with-counterclaims/

4. Levi’s is Suing Coperni Over Tab Trademarks, Reworked Jeans

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/levis-is-suing-coperni-over-tab-trademarks-reworked-jeans/

5. Copyright Office Seeks Comments on Artificial Intelligence

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/copyright-office-seeks-comments-on-8715457/

6. Dua Lipa faces copyright lawsuit – Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-361/22

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/dua-lipa-faces-copyright-lawsuit-advocate-generals-opinion-case-c-36122-2023-09-20_en

7. Protecting slogans as EU trademarks

https://intellectual-property-helpdesk.ec.europa.eu/news-events/news/protecting-slogans-eu-trade-marks-2023-09-08_en

8. 'Game of Thrones' Creator and Other Authors Sue ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-york/articles/2023-09-20/john-grisham-george-r-r-martin-and-more-authors-sue-openai-for-copyright-infringement

9. Intelligenza artificiale generativa e diritti di proprietà intellettuale: riflessioni e giurisprudenza

https://www.diritto.it/intelligenza-artificiale-generativa-proprieta/

10. How Is GenAI and Copyright Transforming Intellectual Property Standards

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/genai-and-copyright-intellectual-property/

1. An accelerating engine noise is not inherently distinctive, says EUIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/an-accelerating-engine-noise-is-not.html

2. EUIPO report on trade secrets litigation trends shows Italy and Belgium to be the most trade secret owner friendly

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/euipo-report-on-trade-secrets.html

3. ‘Put Putin In’ not registerable as an EU trade mark

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/put-putin-in-not-registerable-as-eu.html

4. How the American IDEA Act Will Help Small Business

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/09/04/american-idea-act-will-help-small-business/id=166175/ 

5. Rapper Future Defeats Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘When I Think About It’

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/08/31/rapper-future-defeats-copyright-lawsuit-think/id=166062/

6. Nike, Drip Creationz Agree to Injunction in “Customized” Sneakers Case

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-drip-creationz-agree-to-injunction-in-customized-sneakers-case/

7. Arc’teryx Looks to Block Registration of adidas’ TERREX Trademark

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/arcteryx-looks-to-block-registration-of-adidas-terrex-trademark/  

8. ChatGPT and Deepfake-Creating Apps: A Running List of Key AI-Lawsuits

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/from-chatgpt-to-deepfake-creating-apps-a-running-list-of-key-ai-lawsuits/

9. Why Dunkin’ and Lego’s Rebranding Succeeded But X Misses the Mark
   https://www.thefashionlaw.com/why-dunkin-and-legos-rebranding-succeeded-but-x-misses-the-mark/

10. Visual Artists Fight Back Against AI Companies for Repurposing Their Work

              https://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2023-08-31/visual-artists-fight-back-against-ai-companies-for-  repurposing-their-work

1. Forget snakes on a plane – the UK IP Court deals with Cobras on cars

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/forget-snakes-on-plane-uk-ip-court.html

2. The localization of IP infringements in the online environment: From Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 and the metaverse – New study for WIPO

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-localization-of-ip-infringements-in.html

https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/enforcement/en/pdf/case-strudy-the-localiaztion-of-ip-infringement.pdf

3. Ed Sheeran US music copyright infringement case, it's not over yet

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/ed-sheeran-us-music-copyright.html

4. Copyright Office Seeks Comments Amid Rapid Growth of Generative AI

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/copyright-office-seeks-comments-amid-rapid-growth-of-generative-ai/

5. Rolls-Royce is Suing Cookware Co. Over “Rolls-Royce of Pans” Slogan

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/rolls-royce-is-suing-cookware-co-over-rolls-royce-of-pans-slogan/

6. New Balance Accuses Golden Goose of Copying its “Dad Shoes” in Trademark Suit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/new-balance-accuses-golden-goose-of-copying-its-dad-shoes-in-trademark-suit/

7. The Ethics and Practicality of AI Assisted Patent Drafting

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/08/31/ethics-practicality-ai-assisted-patent-drafting/id=166094/

8. Second judge rules that Vermont Law School did not violate artist's rights in covering up problematic murals

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/08/23/judge-rules-vermont-law-school-did-not-violate-vara-covering-up-problematic-murals

9. Google and Universal Music working on licensing voices for AI-generated songs

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/aug/09/google-and-universal-music-working-on-licensing-voices-for-ai-generated-songs

10. UK publishers urge Sunak to protect works ingested by AI models

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/aug/31/uk-publishers-association-ai-models-sunak

1. Chanel Echoes Existing Authentication, Ad Claims in New Trademark Lawsuit

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-echoes-resale-centric-authentication-ad-issues-in-new-trademark-lawsuit/

2. Supply Chains: The Blind Spot that Puts Brands’ Sustainability Promises in Doubt

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/the-blind-spot-that-puts-companies-sustainability-promises-in-doubt-supply-chains/

3. Aritzia Seeks Dismissal in Copyright, TM Lawsuit Over Window Displays

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/aritzia-seeks-dismissal-in-copyright-tm-lawsuit-over-window-displays/

4. Qatar implements the GCC Trademark Law

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/qatar-implements-the-gcc-trademark-law/

5. Dua Lipa Must Face Claim That ‘Levitating’ Rips Off Disco Songs

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/dua-lipa-must-face-claim-that-levitating-rips-off-disco-songs?context=search&index=9

6. Shape of a teddy bear registerable for jewellery?

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/shape-of-teddy-bear-registerable-for.html

7. Heart bread roll not distinctive enough, says EUIPO Board of Appeal

https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2023/08/heart-bread-roll-not-distinctive-enough.html

8. Pink Letter Law: How Barbie Has Helped to Shape IP Law in the Courts

https://ipwatchdog.com/2023/08/09/pink-letter-law-courtroom-barbie-helped-shape-ip-law/id=164787/

9. To prevent trademark infringement, schools must consider registering mark’s foreign language name

https://asiaiplaw.com/article/to-prevent-trademark-infringement-schools-must-consider-registering-marks-foreign-language-name

10. Traditional goods in Indonesia can now become global brands

https://asiaiplaw.com/sector/patents/traditional-goods-in-indonesia-can-now-become-global-brands