Reported DG Grow proposals designed to make FRAND dealmaking in Europe more transparent, predictable and efficient are one-sided and poorly thought-through, so will do much more harm than good
The move would entail a major shift for the organisation which does not have patent experience
The long-running Zorro case clarifies the boundaries of parody in relation to well-known trademarks. The court asserted that a parody must respect a fair balance between the author's freedom of expression and the rights of the original work's owner.
In an exclusive interview, IP head Van Nguy reveals her rubric for building a foundational portfolio on emerging tech including a mix of patents, trade secrets and trade dress
22 March 2023
New rules on transfer pricing drawn up by the OECD, which could be adopted by authorities in well over 100 countries, are set to have a major impact on how businesses manage their intangible assets
16 February 2023
Michael Tomasz hails result as a ‘strong outcome for IP protection’ in exclusive IAM interview
14 February 2023
Director General José Sánchez Pérez meets with local lawyers to discuss enforcement and implementation of IP law
25 January 2023
But values are plummeting, with Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Cisco, Intel and Sony all suffering at least a 10% drop
18 January 2023
Move could see ‘temporary paralysis’ at INPI
12 January 2023
Both the national and international registration routes have benefits and pitfalls for foreign entities seeking to register their trademarks in China. It is crucial to develop a thorough checklist in order to make an informed decision.
11 January 2023
Using company designations in customer reference lists without explicit authorisation is grounds for infringement, Munich’s regional court has held. However, this ruling does not guarantee that further reimbursement will be granted.
14 December 2022
The CNIPA is beefing up efforts to clamp down on bad-faith filings, so it is crucial that brand owners leave no stone unturned to prove bad faith of copycat infringers.
07 December 2022
Frankfurt’s regional court has ruled that the famous toy does not qualify for copyright protection, highlighting the strategic value of using a variety of different rights to protect functional objects.
07 December 2022
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