di Lorenza Giordani

Con la recente sentenza del 23 settembre 2020 (T-557/19), il Tribunale UE ha respinto il ricorso contro la decisione della Commissione di Ricorso dell’EUIPO, la quale aveva rigettato la richiesta avanzata dalla società licenziataria del marchio “” di restitutio in integrum nel diritto di richiedere il rinnovo del predetto marchio dopo la scadenza dello stesso.

Il marchio in oggetto poteva essere rinnovato entro il 22 luglio 2017, oppure – a fronte del pagamento di una sovrattassa – al più tardi entro il 22 gennaio 2018; tuttavia, l’inerzia del titolare ne aveva causato la decadenza.

Successivamente, il 21 luglio 2018, la licenziataria del marchio in questione depositava una richiesta di restitutio in integrum ai sensi dell’art. 104 del Regolamento UE 2017/1001 sul marchio dell’Unione Europea. L’Ufficio prima, e la Commissione di Ricorso poi, respingevano la richiesta della licenziataria, non avendo la stessa dato prova di aver tenuto tutta la diligenza dovuta nelle circostanze.

La licenziataria, infine, impugnava la decisione della Commissione di Ricorso dinanzi al Tribunale di Primo grado della Corte di Giustizia UE, il quale osservava che la licenziataria non può essere giuridicamente assimilata alla titolare del marchio ai fini del rinnovo della registrazione del marchio stesso, ma “al contrario, al pari di qualunque altro soggetto, essa deve essere esplicitamente autorizzata dalla titolare del marchio in questione, perché possa presentare una domanda di rinnovo, e deve fornire la prova dell’esistenza di una tale autorizzazione”.

Secondo quanto stabilito dal Tribunale, la suddetta interpretazione è conforme al principio di effettività e alla conseguente esigenza di certezza del diritto, in quanto garantisce il rigoroso rispetto dei termini previsti dagli artt. 53 e 104 del Regolamento 2017/1001 in tema di rinnovo di un marchio in scadenza. Difatti, il titolare di un marchio che non abbia provveduto al rinnovo non può autorizzare un soggetto terzo a presentare istanza di rinnovo – peraltro, fuori termine – nel tentativo di eludere la disciplina a ciò dettata. Parimenti, un licenziatario non può chiedere di essere reintegrato nei termini per il solo motivo che il titolare del marchio ha lasciato decadere i propri diritti su tale marchio né, tantomeno, può essere ammesso a sovvertire la volontà del titolare che abbia deciso consapevolmente di non rinnovare il proprio marchio.

Quanto sopra in considerazione del fatto che, come ha osservato il Tribunale, l’obiettivo perseguito dal Regolamento 2017/1001 consiste “nel garantire l’identità d’origine del prodotto o del servizio contrassegnato dal marchio e non nel garantire sine die la registrazione di un marchio dell’Unione Europea che sia scaduta per omesso rinnovo”.

Infatti, un marchio che arrivi a scadenza senza che la sua registrazione venga rinnovata torna ad appartenere al pubblico, con la conseguenza che altri potranno depositarlo e registrarlo, così traendone efficacemente tutte le utilità economiche, in un’ottica di promozione della concorrenza e del progresso.

1. Il Sottosegretario Alessia Morani presidierà il Consiglio Nazionale per la lotta alla contraffazione e all’Italian sounding

• https://uibm.mise.gov.it/index.php/it/ilsottosegretario-morani-presidiera-il-consiglio-nazionale-per-la-lotta-alla-contraffazione-e-all-italian-sounding

2. USPTO published the report titled: “Public views on AI and IP policy”. Industry opinions about AI inventions.

• https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USPTO_AIReport_2020-10-07.pdf
• https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-releases-report-artificial-intelligence-and-intellectual-property
• https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/usptoreport-on-public-views-on-21942/

3. Daren Tang Assumes Functions as WIPO Director General

• https://www.wipo.int/pressroom/en/articles/2020/article_0024.html
• https://ecta.org/en/latest-news-detail/news/wipo-mr-daren-tang-assumes-functions-as-director-general/
• https://www.southeastasia-iprhelpdesk.eu/es/latest-news/daren-tang-singapore-appointed-wipo-director-general

4. Italian anticounterfeiting week

• https://uibm.mise.gov.it/images/settimanaanticontraffazione2020/Ultima_generale.pdf
• https://www.federconsumatori.it/doc/quinta-edizione-della-settimana-anticontraffazione-la-lotta-al-falso-passa-anche-da-te/20201016073436
• https://www.adi-design.org/blog/settimana-anticontraffazione.html

5. CJEU rules that a functional shape may be protected by copyright in so far as it is original

• https://www.les-italy.org/en/uncategorized/la-corte-di-giustizia-si-pronuncia-con-sentenza-dell11-giugno-2020-sulla-tutela-autorale-della-forma-di-una-bicicletta-pieghevole?doing_wp_cron=1596203456.2233290672302246093750
• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/breaking-cjeu-rules-that-functional.html
• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/legal_updates/si-brompton-bicycle-ltd-v-chedech-get2get-142259.htm

6. eBay expands authenticity service to combat fakes

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/ebay-expands-authenticity-service-combat-fakes-experts-call-amazon-follow
• https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/12/business/ebaysneakers-authentic-guarantee/index.html

7. EU legislation harmonising the mandatory indication of the country of origin of food does not preclude the adoption of national measures imposing certain additional particulars regarding origin or provenance

• https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2020-10/cp200120en.pdf
• http://www.dirittoegiustizia.it/allegati/17/0000089253/Corte_di_Giustizia_UE_Terza_Sezione_sentenza_1_ottobre_2020_causa_C_485_18.html

1. CJEU says that the assessment of distinctiveness of signs that are to be applied to specific goods used to deliver a service should not also entail an assessment of norms and/or customs of the relevant sector

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/10/cjeu-says-that-assessment-of.html
• For the full CJUE’s decision: http://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/document.jsf?text=&docid=232152&pageIndex=0&doclang=EN&mode=lst&dir=&occ=first&part=1&cid=7318356

2. The Casebook of Copyright: are the character traits of Sherlock Holmes protected by intellectual property?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/09/guest-post-casebook-of-copyright-are.html
• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/owns-sherlock-enola-holmes-case-conan-doyle-copyright-dispute/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/legalentertainment/2020/06/24/enola-holmes-netflix-movie-at-the-center-of-new-copyright-trademark-infringement-lawsuit-by-sir-arthur-conan-doyle-estate/

3. Hamburg Commissioner Fines H&M 35.3 Million Euro for Data Protection Violations in Service Centre

• https://edpb.europa.eu/news/nationalnews/2020/hamburg-commissioner-fines-hm-353-million-euro-data-protection-violations_it
• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-hit-with-the-41-5-million-fine-for-collecting-storing-personal-data-about-employees-in-the-eu/  

4. What Armor on WWII Planes, Honeybees and the Medici Tell Us About Innovation Strategy

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/10/11/armor-wwii-planes-honeybees-medici-tell-us-innovation-strategy/id=126079/

5. Google will have to pay publishers: France sets a European “precedent” (in Italian)

• https://www.corrierecomunicazioni.it/media/google-deve-pagare-gli-editori-la-francia-crea-un-precedente-europeo/
• For the full decision of the French Autorité de la concurrence in April (in French): https://www.autoritedelaconcurrence.fr/fr/decision/relative-des-demandes-de-mesures-conservatoires-presentees-par-le-syndicat-des-editeurs-de
• For the relating press release (in French): https://www.autoritedelaconcurrence.fr/fr/communiques-de-presse/droits-voisins-lautorite-fait-droit-aux-demandes-de-mesures-conservatoires

6. Hermès Prevails in Unfair Competition Case Over “Make Your Own Birkin” Classes

•  https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hermes-prevails-in-case-over-make-your-own-birkin-class/

7. Glenn Gould: Inventor of “User Rights”?

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/10/glenn-gould-inventor-of-user-rights.html

8. Plagiarism case over Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven finally ends

•  https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/oct/06/plagiarism-case-ends-led-zeppelin-stairway-to-heaven-taurus-spirit-us-supreme-court
• https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54423922

9. An Instagram Feud Over a Buzzy Diet Has Resulted in a Hard-Hitting New Lawsuit

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/an-instagram-feud-over-a-buzzy-diet-has-resulted-in-a-hard-hitting-new-lawsuit/

10. Champagne, Champeng, and oronyms: Pushing the boundaries of bad faith jurisprudence?

•  https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/10/champagne-champeng-and-oronyms-pushing.html

1. California Court’s Finding of Fair Use for Nicki Minaj Affirms Public Benefit of Artistic Experimentation: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/09/29/california-courts-finding-fair-use-nicki-minaj-affirms-public-benefit-artistic-experimentation/id=125646/;
2. Robot wars - Ocado sued by AutoStore over patent infringement: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autostore-ocado-lawsuit/robot-wars-britains-ocado-sued-by-autostore-over-patent-infringement-idUSKBN26M6HF;
3. Nuova legge in Qatar per la protezione della lingua araba: l'utilizzo del marchio su insegne e pubblicità locali: https://www.glp.eu/it/update/news/?id=314;
4. Is “taking all reasonable precautions”, or “otherwise acting innocently”, a defence to possessing counterfeit goods? https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/10/is-taking-all-reasonable-precautions-or.html;
5. India and S.Africa ask WTO to waive rules to aid COVID-19 drug production: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/india-and-s-africa-ask-wto-to-waive-rules-to-aid-covid-19-drug-production/articleshow/78476646.cms;
6. NEW GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION BIOTECH IN BRAZIL ARE PENDING: https://blog.ficpi.org/new-guidelines-for-examination-biotech-in-brazil-are-pending/;
7. When you are a lawyer, what is confidential about a confidential settlement? https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/10/when-you-are-lawyer-what-is.html;

1. Huawei Sued For Infringing Network Congestion Management Patent:

• https://lawstreetmedia.com/tech/intellectual-property/huawei-sued-for-infringing-network-congestion-management-patent/;

2. Japan leads battery tech race with third of patent filings:

• https://www.ft.com/content/cca66d97-bb49-49eb-a07d-953262a9f5cd;

3. To ethically tackle COVID-19, Big Pharma needs an overhaul:

• https://fortune.com/2020/09/25/covid-vaccine-treatment-pharma-profits-patents/  

4. Modernising pharma patents: can AI be an inventor?:

• https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/modernising-pharma-patents-ai-as-an-inventor/;

5. Marc Jacobs Wants to Block Nirvana LLC from Registering Smiley Face Trademark:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/marc-jacobs-wants-to-block-nirvana-llc-from-registering-smiley-face-trademark/;

6. Neiman Marcus v. Marble Ridge Capital: The Story Behind the $1 Billion-Plus Legal Battle | The Fashion Law:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/neiman-marcus-v-marble-ridge-capital-the-story-behind-the-1-billion-plus-legal-battle/;

7. Amazon Sued for Trademark Infringement:

• https://lawstreetmedia.com/tech/amazon-sued-for-trademark-infringement/;

8. Banksy’s Attempt to Trademark a Graffiti Image Is Thrown Out:

• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/arts/design/banksy-trademark-lawsuit.html;

9. Two Decades, a Bitter Legal Battle, and More than $1 Billion Later, LVMH's La Samaritaine is (Almost) Ready for its Debut | The Fashion Law:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/two-decades-a-legal-battle-and-more-than-1-billion-later-lvmhs-la-samaritaine-is-ready-for-its-debut/;

10. Louis Vuitton Is Korea's Most In-Demand Counterfeit Brand:

• https://hypebeast.com/2020/9/louis-vuitton-most-popular-counterfeit-korea-customs-service-seized.

1. CJEU confirms no likelihood of confusion between MASSI and MESSI

• https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2020-09/cp200108en.pdf
• Court of Justice of the European Union PRESS RELEASE No. 108/20: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/09/cjeuconfirms-no-likelihood-of.html

2. A Valentino by any other name

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/09/avalentino-by-any-other-name.html

3. Nine years after Premier League v. Murphy, Austrian Supreme Court revisits football screening in pubs

• https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/09/nineyears-after-premier-league-v.html

4. Off-White is Still Fighting for a Trademark Registration for “Product Bag”

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/offwhite-is-still-fighting-for-a-trademark-registration-for-product-bag/

5. In the Fight Against Modified Luxury Goods, Vortic’s Win in Hamilton Watch Case is Telling

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/vorticprevails-in-swatch-case-over-the-legality-of-its-sale-of-modified-watch/

6. Guangzhou IP court affirms Mitsubishi infringement ruling

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/trademark/guangzhouip-court-affirms-mitsubishi-infringement-ruling--1.htm

7. Eli Lilly’s patent win in France a ‘game changer’

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/elilillys-patent-win-in-france-a-game-changer-143335.htm

8. Apple’s diverse emojis infringe copyright, claims suit

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/apples-diverse-emoji-s-infringe-copyright-claims-suit-20198

9. Major publishers secure injunction against e-book sellers

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/majorpublishers-secure-injunction-against-e-book-sellers-20196

10. The European Commission's IP Booster: Next Deadline 30 October 2020

• http://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/news/europeancommissions-ip-booster-next-deadline-30-october-2020

In the European Union, Customs enforcement of intellectual property rights is currently governed by Regulation (EU) No. 608/2013; in accordance with its provisions, when Customs Authorities suspect that goods under their supervision infringe intellectual property rights, they may suspend the release of or detain the goods, whether at their own initiative or upon application.

On 21 August, Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1209 was published, amending the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1352/2013, and therefore partially modifying the forms required for the filing before Customs Authorities of any Application for Action or Renewal pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 608/2013(https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/1209/oj). The new EU Regulation entered into force on 10 September 2020 and it applies as of today, 15 September.

The new provisions take into account the introduction of the EU Customs Trader Portal for the electronic submission of the forms, providing for the Economic Operators Registration and Identification("EORI") number to be included in a mandatory field in the box for both the applicant and the representative in the updated forms.

As a consequence, starting on 15 September, all Applications for Action or Renewal filed before Customs Authorities shall include the appropriate EORI numbers.

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1. Controlling Black Lives Matter: the battle to trademark a movement

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/controlling-black-lives-matter-the-battle-trademark-movement

2. Gross Domestic Failure – Banksy trademark portfolio “at risk” after registration ruled invalid

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/gross-domestic-failure-banksy-trademark-portfolio-risk-after-eu-registration-declared-invalid

3. The EUIPO recently joined the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Digital Access Service (DAS) and has become Office of Second Filing

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/news/-/action/view/8282819

4. EUIPO launch of AfrIPI aims to shake up trademark registration in Africa

https://euipoeuf.eu/en/afripi

5. AI Programs Are Creating Fashion Designs and Raising Questions About Who (or What) is an Inventor

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/ai-programs-are-creating-fashion-designs-and-raising-questions-about-who-or-what-is-an-inventor/

6. Is the UK still a world leader in tackling intellectual property crime?

https://trademarklawyermagazine.com/is-the-uk-still-a-world-leader-in-tackling-intellectual-property-crime/

7. Is sampling fair use?

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/is-sampling-fair-use-20186

8. Brand Protection Helping To Save Lives

https://www.trademarknow.com/blog/brand-protection-helping-to-save-lives

9. Netflix Sued for Copyright Infringement over Tiger King

https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/copyright-news/netflix-sued-for-copyright-infringement-over-tiger-king/

10. Trieste - Sequestrati 230 mila capi contraffatti per un valore di 20 milioni di euro

http://www.gdf.gov.it/stampa/ultime-notizie/anno-2020/settembre/sequestrati-230-mila-capi-contraffatti-per-un-valore-di-20-milioni-di-euro

1. 37th EDPB Plenary

• https://www.garanteprivacy.it/web/guest/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9452166
• https://edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2020/european-data-protection-board-thirty-seventh-plenary-session-guidelines-controller_it

2. AfrIPI endorses Intellectual Property cooperation plan in Africa

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/news?p_p_id=csnews_WAR_csnewsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=2&journalId=5969364&journalRelatedId=manual/

3. GII 2020 highlights impact of COVID-19 on innovation

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class99/

4. Royal family successfully opposes butler TM application

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/world/uk/royal-family-successfully-opposes-butler-tm-application-143142.htm
• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/09/uk-trade-mark-registration-denied-for_9.html

5. Nike triumphs over Puma in ‘Footware’ TM dispute

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/nike-triumphs-over-puma-in-footware-tm-dispute-20157

6. CJEU win for non-EU musicians in Irish royalty rumble

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/copyright/cjeu-win-for-non-eu-musicians-in-irish-royalty-rumble-143204.htm   

7. Pokémon Go App Creator Sued for Patent Infringement

• https://lawstreetmedia.com/tech/pokemon-go-app-creator-sued-for-patent-infringement/     

8. Champagne brand toasts victory over ‘Delaunay’ TM at UKIPO

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/champagne-brand-toasts-victory-over-delaunay-tm-at-ukipo-20158   

9.  ‘Jersey Boys’ Makers Defeat Copyright Claims at Ninth Circuit

• https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/jersey-boys-makers-defeat-copyright-claims-at-ninth-circuit

10.  30 Million Pairs Later, Tecnica’s Moon Boot is Not an Indicator of Source, Says EUIPO Board

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/30-million-pairs-later-tecnicas-moon-boot-is-not-an-indicator-of-source-says-euipo-board/   

1. When free-riding someone else's brand might be a win-win situation

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/when-free-riding-someone-elses-brand.html

2. Sports counterfeits spike during pandemic, but hope for rights holders as battle goes online

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/sports-counterfeits-spike-during-pandemic-hope-rights-holders-battle-goes-online

3. As Young Designers Continue to Call “Copy!”, What Can They Do to Protect Themselves?

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-young-designers-continue-to-call-copy-what-can-they-do-to-protect-themselves/

4. IP implications of 3D printing, a new study

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/guestpost-ip-implications-of-3d.html

5. Fumble: How Brands Lose their Fans

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/08/24/fumble-brands-lose-fans/id=124507/

6. Never waste an opportunity? COVID-19 and Kodak

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/neverwaste-opportunity-covid-19-and.html

7. Apparel Trademarks: How the Mere Ornamentation Technicality May Be Undermining Your Brand

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/08/26/appareltrademarks-mere-ornamentation-technicality-may-undermining-brand/id=124514/

8. Nike is on a Quest to Shut Down Vans’ Checkerboard Trademark Filings

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/nike-is-on-a-quest-to-shut-down-vans-checkerboard-trademarks/

9. WIPO released the (AI) Vienna Classification Assistant

• https://www.wipo.int/reference/en/branddb/news/2020/news_0006.html

10.  EUIPO Service Charter: second quarter 2020 results available

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/news?p_p_id=csnews_WAR_csnewsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=2&journalId=5942950&journalRelatedId=manual/

1. Jaguar Land Rover loses trade mark battle over Land Rover Defender car series

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/jaguarland-rover-loses-trade-mark.html

2. Untested hypothesis in a clinical trial protocol destroys novelty of a method of treatment claim in Australia (Mylan v Sun Pharma)

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/untestedhypothesis-in-clinical-trial.html

3. New Espacenet: Improved search functionality but reduced accessibility

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/08/newespacenet-improved-search.html

4. Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Copyright Infringement Claim Against Disney’s Inside Out Movie

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/08/15/ninthcircuit-affirms-dismissal-copyright-infringement-claim-disneys-inside-movie/id=124078/

5. Appeals Court Sides with Costco in $21 Million Fight Over “Counterfeit” Tiffany Rings

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/appealscourt-sides-with-costco-in-21-million-fight-over-counterfeit-tiffany-rings/

6. “What Constitutes Infringement?” is the Question at the Center of Latest Chanel v. WGACA Clash

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/whatconstitutes-a-counterfeit-is-the-question-at-the-center-of-latest-chanel-v-wgaca-clash/

7. Instagram’s Reels function hit with TM suit

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/trademark/instagramsreels-function-hit-with-tm-suit--1.htm

8. China claims to grant first Covid-19 vaccine patent

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/chinaclaims-to-grant-first-covid-19-vaccine-patent-142829.htm

9. Mike Tyson Files Trademark for “Mike Tyson’s Legends Only League”

• https://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/

10. Fashion Trade Groups Have Joined Together to Fight Fakes on Sites Like Amazon

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/fashiontrade-groups-have-joined-together-to-fight-fakes-on-sites-like-amazon/

1. Magazine Takes Long Shot in ‘Tiger King’ Trademark Tangle: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/magazine-takes-long-shot-in-tiger-king-trademark-tangle;
2. For The Record™ Granted Patent for Blockchain Verified Recordings: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200803005052/en/Record%E2%84%A2-Granted-Patent-Blockchain-Verified-Recordings;
3. Delhi High Court Directs Blocking Of 50 Rogue Websites Using Snapdeal Trademark: https://inc42.com/buzz/delhi-high-court-directs-blocking-of-50-rogue-websites-using-snapdeal-trademark/;
4. Hello Kitty hired to spread awareness of new Japanese copyright laws: https://completemusicupdate.com/article/hello-kitty-hired-to-spread-awareness-of-new-japanese-copyright-laws/;
5. Yeasayer Drop Copyright Lawsuit Against the Weeknd over "Pray for Me": https://exclaim.ca/music/article/yeasayer_drop_copyright_lawsuit_against_the_weeknd_over_pray_for_me;
6. The Risk of trade secret misappropriation during work-from-home arrangements: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1963143/the-risk-of-trade-secret-misappropriation-during-work-from-home-arrangements;
7. Ex-Google exec sent to prison for stealing robocar secrets: https://nbcmontana.com/news/nation-world/ex-google-exec-sent-to-prison-for-stealing-robocar-secrets;
8. Apple Investors Unfazed by China Patent Suit: https://www.barrons.com/articles/apple-stock-investors-unfazed-by-china-patent-suit-51596469591;
9. Protecting Intellectual Property with Data Loss Prevention: https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-security/protecting-intellectual-property-with-data-loss-prevention/77363711;
10. Strong Roots: Comparative Analysis of Patent Protection for Plants and Animals: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/08/05/strong-roots-comparative-analysis-patent-protection-animals-plants/id=123649/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Ipwatchdog+%28IPWatchdog.com%29

1. New York developer who whitewashed 5Pointz graffiti—and owes artists $6.75m in damages—appeals to Supreme Court

• https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/new-york-developer-who-whitewashed-5pointz-graffiti-and-owes-artists-usd6-75m-in-damages-appeals-to-supreme-court   

2. 320 tonnes of potentially dangerous dairy products taken off the market in Operation OPSON IX

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/news?p_p_id=csnews_WAR_csnewsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=2&journalId=5896264&journalRelatedId=manual/  

3. The world needs a 'people's vaccine' for coronavirus, not a big-pharma monopoly

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/23/world-needs-coronavirus-vaccine-big-pharma-monopoly-astrazeneca-patent-pandemic  

4. Misappropriation by Acquisition: Are M&A Discussions Setting Companies Up for Complicated Lawsuits?

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/misappropriation-by-acquisition-are-ma-discussions-setting-companies-up-for-complex-and-complicated-lawsuits/    

5. The UK takes the final step out of Unitary Patent Court

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-uk-takes-final-step-out-of-unitary.html

6. Social media brands ‘exposing’ users to fraud, claims report

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/legal_updates/stan-lee-s-daughter-sanctioned-over-meritless-complaint-142052.htm  

7. PRS for Music off to a Flying start in copyright infringement claim against Qatar Airways

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/prs-for-music-off-to-flying-start-in.html    

8. EUIPO: Launch of Strategic Plan 2025 EPO’s Annual Review 2019 published: progress made on strategic plan

• http://www.iprhelpdesk.eu/news/euipo-launch-strategic-plan-2025   

9.  Microsoft may face EU antitrust probe after Slack complaint on tying practice

• https://www.reuters.com/article/us-slack-tech-microsoft-eu/microsoft-may-face-eu-antitrust-probe-after-slack-complaint-on-tying-practice-idUSKCN24N1WI

10.  A primer on patenting artificial intelligence in Europe

• https://www.reddie.co.uk/2020/07/22/a-primer-on-patenting-artificial-intelligence-in-europe/   

1. Can we overcome counterfeiting without tackling the mindset behind it?

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/can-we-overcome-counterfeiting-without-tackling-the-mindset-behind-it

2. Ferrari's ‘iconic’ 250 GTO mark canceled by EUIPO

https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/trademark/ferrari-s-iconic-250-gto-mark-cancelled-by-euipo-142210.htm

3. As Fast Fashion Gets Faster and Cheaper, the Giants Behind it Are Facing Scrutiny

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/as-fast-fashion-gets-faster-and-cheaper-the-giants-behind-it-are-facing-scrutiny/

4. How to Navigate Some of the Brand Protection Challenges Being Exacerbated by COVID-19

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-to-navigate-some-of-the-brand-protection-challenges-being-exacerbated-by-covid-19/

5. Challenging times: anti-counterfeiting in the age of COVID-19

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/challenging-times-anti-counterfeiting-in-the-age-of-covid-19

6. How to take counterfeiters down (cheaply) during a pandemic

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/anti-counterfeiting/how-take-counterfeiters-down-cheaply-during-pandemic

7. California Legislators Are Pushing for New Law to Protect Garment Workers From Retailers’ Loopholes

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/california-legislators-are-pushing-for-new-law-to-protect-garment-workers-from-legal-loopholes/

8. Live updates: IP offices implement measures in wake of coronavirus crisis

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brand-management/ip-offices-implement-measures-in-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis

9. US copyright enters the social media age
   https://www.worldipreview.com/article/us-copyright-enters-the-social-media-age
    

10. YouTube not obligated to release infringers’ details: CJEU

https://www.worldipreview.com/news/youtube-not-obligated-to-release-infringers-details-cjeu-19935

1. How Patent Races Impact Innovation: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/07/06/patent-races-impact-innovation/id=123100/;
2. Lessons on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility from Dropbox v. Synchronoss: https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/07/02/lessons-patent-subject-matter-eligibility-dropbox-v-synchronoss/id=123009/;
3. INSIGHT: Space Force and Netflix—A Lesson in Securing IP Rights: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/insight-space-force-and-netflix-a-lesson-in-securing-ip-rights;
4. Vaseline, Smirnoff risk removal from trademark registry: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/business/Vaseline-Smirnoff-risk-removal-from-trademark-registry/2560-5589140-89n8to/index.html;
5. Conan Doyle Estate Sues Netflix Over Coming Movie About Sherlock Holmes' Sister: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/conan-doyle-estate-sues-netflix-coming-movie-sherlock-holmes-sister-1300108;
6. The CJEU Brompton Bicycle case: a UK view: http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-cjeu-brompton-bicycle-case-uk-view.html;
7. 'It has been a battle': Montreal artist says her designs were stolen by online companies: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-monday-edition-1.5638941/it-has-been-a-battle-montreal-artist-says-her-designs-were-stolen-by-online-companies-1.5638947;
8. Kanye West Trademarks ‘#WestDayEver’ For Clothing And Footwear: https://etcanada.com/news/664967/kanye-west-trademarks-westdayever-for-clothing-and-footwear/;
9. China: PCT Applications Can Directly Enter The Italian National Phase: https://www.mondaq.com/china/trademark/962422/pct-applications-can-directly-enter-the-italian-national-phase;
10. Indivisibility and visibility in invalidity proceedings of a Community design: http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/07/indivisibility-and-visibility-in.html;
11. Supreme Court sides with booking.com – generic.com trademarks not necessarily generic: https://www.intellectualpropertylawblog.com/archives/booking-generic-com-trademarks

1. These boots are made for walking...and not for copyright protection

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/guest-post-these-boots-are-made-for.html  

2. Latest information on Brexit

• https://www.marques.org/blogs/class46/

3. European Cooperation: New Trade Mark Law in Cyprus

• https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/news?p_p_id=csnews_WAR_csnewsportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=2&journalId=5849979&journalRelatedId=manual/

4. EPO lifts conventionally bred patent ‘moratorium’

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/patent/epo-lifts-conventionally-bred-patent-moratorium-142070.htm   

5. When the consumer getting the mark all wrong might be good for the brand holder

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/when-consumer-getting-mark-all-wrong.html

6. Stan Lee's daughter sanctioned over ‘meritless’ complaint

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/legal_updates/stan-lee-s-daughter-sanctioned-over-meritless-complaint-142052.htm  

7. Publishers May Not be Able to Embed Instagram Users’ Imagery Without Running Afoul of Copyright Law, Per SDNY

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/mashable-and-other-publishers-may-not-be-able-to-embed-instagram-users-imagery-without-running-afoul-of-copyright-law-per-sdny/   

8. EPO’s Annual Review 2019 published: progress made on strategic plan

• https://www.epo.org/news-events/news/2020/20200630a.html  

9.  Rebranding a City: Milton Glaser and the Ubiquitous “I Love New York” Logo

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/rebranding-a-city-milton-glaser-and-the-ubiquitous-i-love-new-york-logo/

10.  Another Spanish painting ruined by amateur restorer prompts call for regulation

• https://artlawandmore.com/2020/06/25/another-spanish-painting-ruined-by-amateur-restorer-prompts-call-for-regulation/  

1. General Court annuls EUIPO Board of Appeal decision on invalidity of Louis Vuitton chequerboard pattern

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/general-court-annuls-euipo-board-of.html

2. Italian Supreme Court rules that technical regulation (drafted by an IP lawyer) may be *in principle* protected by copyright

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/italian-supreme-court-rules-that.html

3. Finding a Way Forward: Analyzing Approaches to Artificial Intelligence Inventorship

• https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2020/06/20/finding-way-forward-analyzing-approaches-artificial-intelligence-inventorship/id=122661/

4. UK: Keep Calm And Carry Your Brand Through The COVID-19 Crisis

• https://www.mondaq.com/uk/trademark/955604/keep-calm-and-carry-your-brand-through-the-covid-19-crisis

5. Amazon, Valentino Team Up & File Suit Against Amazon Seller for Counterfeiting, Patent Infringement

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/amazon-valentino-team-up-to-file-suit-against-amazon-seller-for-counterfeiting-patent-infringement/
• https://www.pambianconews.com/2020/06/19/amazon-e-valentino-causa-congiunta-ai-falsi-295801/

6. Tom Petty estate issues cease and desist over Trump's use of song

• https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jun/21/tom-petty-estate-issues-cease-and-desist-over-trump-use-of-song

7. Instagram: copyright free-for-all?

• https://www.worldipreview.com/article/instagram-copyright-free-for-all

8. CJEU cancels ‘descriptive’ Russian ice cream mark

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/cjeu-cancels-descriptive-russian-ice-cream-mark-19794

9. Tinder and Bumble settle dating app dispute

• https://www.worldipreview.com/news/tinder-and-bumble-settle-dating-app-dispute-19797

10. Saudi Arabia announces piracy crackdown amid WTO scrutiny

• https://www.intellectualpropertymagazine.com/copyright/saudi-arabia-announces-piracy-crackdown-amid-wto-scrutiny--1.htm

1. Vogue Owner Settles Suit Over “Black Vogue,” Forcing Designer to Permanently Abandon the Mark

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/advancepublications-settles-suit-over-black-vogue-forcing-designer-to-permanently-abandon-all-use-of-the-mark/;

2.  What Does a Case Over the Protectability of a Bike Design Have to Do With the Fashion Industry?

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/what-does-a-case-over-the-protectability-of-a-bike-design-have-to-do-with-the-fashion-industry/;
• For previous coverage on the CJUE decision, see our newsletter on June 15th at https://www.bcip.it/it/news.

3. US Copyright Office Review Board allows registration of Abercrombie & Fitch’s Store Front Sculpture

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/uscopyright-office-review-board-allows.html.

4.  Live updates: IP offices implement measures in wake of coronavirus crisis

• https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/brandmanagement/ip-offices-implement-measures-in-wake-of-coronavirus-crisis.

5.  Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent – and, importantly, who gets to use it

• https://theconversation.com/whoever-invents-a-coronavirus-vaccine-will-control-the-patent-and-importantly-who-gets-to-use-it-138121.

6. The Freewheeling, Copyright-Infringing World of Custom-Printed Tees

• https://www.wired.com/story/freewheeling-copyright-infringing-world-custom-printed-tees/.

7.  Amazon's IP Win Shields Customers From Follow-Up Suits

• https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1283951/amazon-s-ip-win-shields-customers-from-follow-up-suits

8.  Zoom says free users will get end-to-end encryption after all

•  https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/17/21294355/zoomsecurity-end-to-end-encryptoin-beta-release-july-2020-new-feature;
• https://www.wired.com/story/zoom-end-to-end-encryption-for-everyone/.

1. Twitch Is Cracking Down on DJs:  

• https://www.papermag.com/twitch-dj-copyright-2646164901.html;

2. Apple granted patent for software that would let you take socially distant group selfies:

• https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/7/21283143/apple-patent-software-social-distant-group-selfies;

3. How Pandemics Past and Present, Fuel the Fall of Small Businesses and the Rise of Mega-Corporations:

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-pandemics-past-and-present-fuel-the-fall-of-small-businesses-and-the-rise-of-mega-corporations/

4. Tiffany & Co. is Being Sued for Allegedly Infringing Color-Changing Stone Patent By Way of $1 Million Bracelet:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/tiffany-co-is-being-sued-for-allegedly-infringing-color-changing-stone-patent/;

5. WHO covid-19 IP pool launches this week without strong pharma support:

• https://www.iam-media.com/coronavirus/who-covid-19-ip-pool-launches-week-without-strong-pharma-support;

6. Microsoft Files "Xbox Series" Trademark, Sparking Speculation Of Another Xbox:

• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-files-xbox-series-trademark-sparking-spe/1100-6478439/;

7. BREAKING: CJEU rules that a functional shape may be protected by copyright in so far as it is original:

• http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/06/breaking-cjeu-rules-that-functional.html;

8. Four Ford Grille Designs Show Up In Trademark Filings:

• https://fordauthority.com/2020/06/four-ford-grilles-show-up-in-trademark-filings/;

9. This week Apple won 6 Design Patents for Product Retainers, filed for the iPhone SE trademark, won a Figurative TM for AirPods+:

• https://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2020/05/this-week-apple-won-6-design-patents-for-product-retainers-filed-for-the-iphone-se-trademark-won-a-figurative-tm-for-airpods.html;

10. Chanel is Looking to Expand Upon its Protections for its “Lego” Icon in New Trademark Application:

• https://www.thefashionlaw.com/chanel-is-looking-to-expand-upon-its-protections-for-its-lego-bag-in-new-trademark-application/.

1. App "Immuni": via libera del Garante privacy

https://www.garanteprivacy.it/web/guest/home/docweb/-/docweb-display/docweb/9356588

2. USPTO launches Covid-19 response resource centre

https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-launches-covid-19-response-resource-center

3. Closer collaboration between the EUIPO and EURid to benefit SMEs

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/it/web/guest/news/-/action/view/5772664

4. Draft Common Practice of the CP8 project published by EUIPO

https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/news/-/action/view/5170425

5. Want to understand goodwill? Ask the cat, dog, rat and rabbit

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2020/05/want-to-understand-goodwill-ask-cat-dog.html

6. Use of trademark in the course of trade by a person who does not engage in trade as an occupation defined by the EUCJ

http://curia.europa.eu/juris/document/document.jsf;jsessionid=2894B3D0C2AEE8D308D276635776D039?text=&docid=225985&pageIndex=0&doclang=en&mode=lst&dir=&occ=first&part=1&cid=2595494

7. Disegni+4 Call: multiple requests presented and resources exhausted in a few minutes

https://uibm.mise.gov.it/index.php/it/incentivi/disegni-4-bando-per-la-concessione-di-agevolazioni-alle-imprese-per-la-valorizzazione-dei-disegni-e-modelli/disegni-4-numerose-le-richieste-presentate-e-risorse-esaurite-in-pochi-minuti

8. The Italian Authority for Communications addresses piracy on the instant messaging platform Telegram

https://www.agcom.it/documents/10179/18199222/Delibera+164-20-CONS/c21c683b-20f4-4b77-93cf-4ad68dcbef5d?version=1.0

9. Cady Noland Said a Collector Restored Her Log Cabin Sculpture Beyond Recognition. A Judge Has Thrown Out Her Lawsuit—for the Third Time

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/judge-throws-out-artist-cady-nolands-third-attempt-1878105    https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/court-dismisses-cady-noland-s-lawsuit-against-collector-and-dealers-who-log-cabin-sculpture   

10. H&M Scores Win in the Latest Round of 4-Year Long Infringement Fight Over Lookalike Print

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/hm-scores-win-in-the-latest-round-of-4-year-long-copyright-infringement-fight/