Organisation: CJEU

Is our IP system ready for a decentralised, digital future?

A new WIPO paper reveals whether existing legal frameworks are sufficient to localise IP infringement in Web 3.0 and the metaverse.

08 September 2023

General Court rejects Wajos appeal over 3D mark

The court highlighted that, since the refusal was justified on the basis of Article 7(1)(e)(ii), it was not necessary to examine the other grounds of refusal under that provision.

25 August 2023

The Bear Necessities: General Court finds figurative mark evoking teddy bear silhouette distinctive for jewellery

The EU General Court has rejected an appeal by Apart to invalidate Tous’s teddy bear mark.

21 August 2023

Will South Korea succeed in increasing platform liability for counterfeit goods? Don’t hold your breath

This week’s Saturday opinion considers bills being proposed in South Korea to increase the responsibility and liability of e-commerce platforms in combatting counterfeiting.

12 August 2023

“Thinking outside the box”: Christian Louboutin’s creative approach leads to year of major wins

Xavier Ragot, group general counsel and global data protection officer at Christian Louboutin, reveals how the company’s IP function turns global challenges into landmark successes.

04 August 2023

Trademarks on true-to-life toy cars and buildings: Supreme Court confirms that there is no infringement

In a blow to logistics company Dachser, the court held that use of its trademarks on true-to-life replicas of a Dachser truck and warehouse did not constitute trademark infringement.

01 August 2023

How effective is a counterclaim for invalidity in infringement proceedings?

This decision of the CJEU will provide useful guidance to defendants in infringement proceedings considering whether to rely on a counterclaim for a declaration of invalidity.

05 July 2023

CJEU interprets VAT Directive in case involving trademark assignment

The CJEU has considered the right to deduct VAT where a trademark assignment was regarded as a fictitious transaction under national civil law.

26 June 2023

EUIPO Board of Appeal confirms refusal of mark consisting of sequence of numbers

The Board of Appeal upheld the refusal to register a figurative mark consisting of the numbers 0 to 23 arranged on three lines, filed by French luxury fashion house MARGIELA.

07 June 2023

CJEU considers international jurisdiction under Article 125(5) of Regulation 2017/1001

The decision clarifies the relevant factors for ascertaining whether a national court has international jurisdiction under Article 125(5) of Regulation 2017/1001.

24 May 2023