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4 September 2026NewsIn-House

Puma GC warns of ‘serious loophole’ after EU design defeat

The sportswear maker’s defeat before the General Court exposes what its general counsel Neil Narriman calls a “flawed assessment” of EU design protection. WIPR examines the ruling, the limits of invalidity claims under current regulations, and what the decision could mean for brand owners seeking to protect design features.

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