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CJEU hears Louboutin red sole case
Trademarks
This morning, the Court of Justice of the European Union is hearing arguments over whether Christian Louboutin should be able to trademark red soles on high-heeled shoes.   14 November 2017
IP provisions suspended in newly agreed TPP deal
Copyright
A group of 11 countries has agreed to push ahead with the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement despite the US’s withdrawal, but has suspended some IP provisions.   14 November 2017
WIPR survey: Black cab ruling reveals difficulties for shape marks
Trademarks
A ruling from the English Court of Appeal which said that the design of London’s famous black cabs lacks distinctive character shows that registering shapes as trademarks in the UK is becoming increasingly difficult.   13 November 2017
Trademarks
As many countries paid their respects this weekend to those who lost their lives in the First World War, the UK Border Force announced it had seized a range of counterfeit poppy merchandise.   13 November 2017
Trademarks
The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has ordered that a case between Dunkin’ Donuts and a franchisee be dismissed after a settlement was reached.   13 November 2017
Patents
High-tech industries including electronic components now dominate innovation in China, in a shift away from the dominance of the automotive, domestic appliances and electric power generation and supply industries.   13 November 2017
Trademarks
Starbucks is not taking rejection sitting down—the multinational coffee company has appealed against a decision to reject its trademark application.   13 November 2017
Trademarks
The makers behind the “Call of Duty” video game franchise have been called out over the use of Humvee (high mobility multi-purpose wheeled) vehicles.   10 November 2017
Trademarks
China’s customs agency has found more than 1,500 cases of IP-infringing goods exported to the US, according to a statement.   10 November 2017
Patents
Microsoft may have shut down its smartphone business, but that isn’t stopping others from taking the company to court over the technology.   10 November 2017

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