Region: Europe

In our latest round-up, we look at the adidas motion for a new Thom Browne trial being denied, an OtterBox counterfeit bust, and more.

02 August 2024

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Aldi and WWE have dramatically increased their trademark filing activity at the EUIPO, while Nike and Rieker Schuh lead the way for registered Community designs.

02 August 2024

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has provided useful guidance on the exceptions to the exhaustion of rights defence, in a dispute over the sale of “retrofitted” AGA cookers.

02 August 2024

Representatives at the EUIPO look beyond European borders to examine the impact recent EU-funded initiatives are having on a global scale.

01 August 2024

Today, the highly anticipated EU AI Act officially enters into force, bringing two IP provisions that technology companies need to be prepared for.  

01 August 2024

The General Court has maintained that in complex trademarks, the main figurative element cannot per se provide monopoly over an entire animal species, regardless of its application to the packaging. 

01 August 2024

EUIPO representatives examine the role that the office plays in shaping a cohesive and robust IP environment across Europe, and the lasting impact that this has on the collective and global IP system.

31 July 2024

The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued a fresh warning to customers following a 63% rise in misleading invoices being sent to UK rights holders to lure them into paying for unsolicited IP services.

30 July 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive entering into force, Imperial College researchers setting “copyright traps”, and more.

30 July 2024

EUIPO representatives explain how the office is preparing for an expanded, centralised GI remit to future-proof Europe’s cultural heritage.

30 July 2024