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Trademarks
The geographical indication ‘Aceto Balsamico di Modena’ does not extend to the use of non-geographical terms such as ‘aceto’ and ‘balsamico’, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled. 5 December 2019
Patents
InterDigital has filed a patent infringement suit against Huawei in the UK, for infringing its 3G, 4G and 5G standards-essential patents (SEPs). 4 December 2019
Copyright
Ireland’s IP office has rebranded as part of new reforms enacted this week. 4 December 2019
Trademarks
The EU General Court has partially overturned a decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office, which said that Austrian supermarket Billa couldn’t register a trademark for games. 4 December 2019
Trademarks
A US court has put Nike’s “Sport Changes Everything” advertising campaign on a temporary hold, following a trademark infringement complaint from a North Carolina-based sports brand. 4 December 2019
Copyright
A Danish court has ruled an artist’s copyright in a painting, which he has sold, extends to pieces of the work that have been cut out for use in the manufacture of watches. 3 December 2019
Patents
Technology company Nortek has survived a patent infringement complaint filed at the US International Trade Commission over its garage door and security gate systems. 3 December 2019
Trademarks
Harley-Davidson is taking on an Indiana-based motorcycle repair shop and clothing retailer for allegedly using its trademarks and copyright without permission. 3 December 2019
Trademarks
The EU General Court has dismissed an appeal brought by Swedish luxury bed maker Hästens over a rejected fabric pattern trademark. 3 December 2019
Patents
Leaked US-UK trade documents show that the UK government “has stood up to the US” by committing to a geographical indication registration system despite pressure to drop the system, says the Chartered Institute of Trademark Attorneys Brexit negotiator. 2 December 2019
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