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Oh glow up! Another TV format case fails
The BBC has succeeded in getting a seemingly spurious case against it thrown out. This case concerns an allegation by an individual that the BBC and Wall To Wall Media had infringed her rights in relation to a TV show format, resulting in the show Glow up: Britain’s Next Make-Up… -
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Birkenstock sandals are not art: German Federal Court denies copyright protection for classic Birkenstock models
German sandals producer Birkenstock sued three entities which sold and/or produced sandals that are similar to its models Arizona, Madrid, Boston and Gizeh. It is now clear that Birkenstock cannot rely on copyright to prevent competitors from offering similar models in Germany. -
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Pedantry on ice: High Court explores the relationship between trade marks and their descriptions
British supermarket chain Iceland applied for a summary judgment regarding a dispute over Babek International’s registered trade mark (shown below). Initially, Babek claimed the mark had been infringed by Iceland selling a product bearing the sign; as a result, Iceland counterclaimed for invalidity of the mark. -
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Chickens come home to roost: Morleys (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar & Ors
A recent High Court decision concerning London chicken shops highlights the importance of robust and forward thinking settlement agreements. -
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First UPC infringement decision for second medical use claims
A recent first decision on infringement of a second medical use patent indicates how the Unified Patent Court (UPC) may treat this type of claim. -
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Differing decisions from the UPC and EPO: Sanofi v Amgen; EP 3666797B
Following the Munich Central Division decision in the first-filed case of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) between Sanofi-Aventis v Amgen (UPC_CFI_1/2023), the Opposition Division has now issued its decision in the corresponding European Patent Office (EPO) opposition proceedings in which Sanofi is one of the opponents. -
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A brief rundown on satellite telecommunications
Advancements in 5G and 6G are transforming satellite communication with the ultimate aim of providing global connectivity. Previous generations of wireless communication standards (such as 2G) utilised satellites to extend mobile coverage in remote areas. These satellites primarily operated as backhaul by relaying communications between terrestrial base stations and a… -
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Accessing written pleadings and evidence at the UPC
The Court of Appeal has provided useful clarity to guide prospective applicants under Rule 262.1(b) of the UPC Rules of Procedure (RoP), in respect of both the scope of documents which can legitimately be expected to be granted, and the likely conditions to be placed on use of any documents… -
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UP & UPC statistics and trends: a two-year check in
In the two years since the UPC opened, patentees have also been able to protect their inventions across Europe through obtaining unitary patents (UPs), which increased in territorial scope from 01 September 2024 when Romania became the 18th member state of the UPC. This article takes a look at how… -
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Differing decisions from the UPC and EPO: Sanofi v Amgen
Following the Munich Central Division’s decision in the first-filed case of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) between Sanofi-Aventis v Amgen (UPC_CFI_1/2023), the Opposition Division has now issued its decision in the corresponding European Patent Office (EPO) opposition proceedings in which Sanofi is one of the opponents.
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