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UK: Consultation on copyright and patents legislation for AI
Jan
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office (the “UKIPO”) launched a consultation on how the copyright and patent system should deal with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The aim of the consultation is to determine the right incentives for Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) development and innovation while continuing to promote human creativity and innovation. In particular, the consultation is looking into […]
What is the definition of “evidence of use” in the trademark law of Russia and China?
Jan
Although the concept of use appears frequently in trademark law, there may be regional variations in how it is presented. The focus of this article will be on how it may be established and demonstrated in Russia and China at different phases of a trademark’s validity period. Evidence of use in Russia The concept of […]
German: Trademark owners bear the burden of proof for the public recognition of a trademark
Dec
The German Federal Court of Justice recently published a decision (Case No. I ZB 16/20) clarifying that trademark owners bear the burden of proof for public recognition of a trademark within the affected trade circles in cancellation proceedings as well as in trademark application proceedings. What is a trademark owner? It is the owner of […]
Italy fines Amazon and Apple more than $200 million for violating antitrust laws
Dec
Recently, Italian authorities announced a fine of 2 US technology giants, Amazon and Apple, a total of 225 million USD (more than 200 million EUR) for violations of antitrust laws. Specifically, Italy’s antitrust watchdog has just fined Apple and Amazon more than 200 million euros (about 225 million USD) for allegedly cooperating to limit competition […]
Considerations and Observations on Trademark Registration in EU
Dec
A trademark, according to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), is a “symbol which your consumers use to identify you.” A trademark should function as a distinguishing mark in the context of identifying your products or services from those of competitors or rivals. A trademark, on the other hand, might express qualities such as […]
Legal notes to trademark registration in the United Kingdom (UK)
Dec
Trademark registration in the United Kingdom (UK). The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland. The United Kingdom has the world’s fifth-largest economy by nominal gross domestic product (GDP), and […]
UK considers new IP right for AI
Dec
To protect “AI-devised ideas,” a new type of intellectual property (IP) right could be introduced into UK law. Following the publication of the government’s national AI plan in September, UK policymakers are evaluating a number of measures to guarantee UK IP legislation “strikes the necessary balance to stimulate the development of AI and its usage […]
Legal notes to trademark registration in Slovakia
Dec
Trademark registration in Slovakia. Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Slovakia is a developed country with an advanced high-income economy, ranking very high in the Human Development Index. It also performs favorably in measurements of civil liberties, press freedom, internet freedom, democratic governance, and peacefulness. The country maintains a […]
Trademark in Bulgaria and the EU – What Are Your Brand Options?
Dec
One of the most crucial steps in the development of a brand is trademark registration. A registered trademark grants its owner the exclusive right to use a particular sign in connection with the products and services for which it was registered. The trademark owner’s monopoly over the brand gives them a competitive advantage as well […]
The game-changing benefits of Trademark in Germany
Nov
Germany has some of the world’s most valuable brands, as well as a significant international market for brand owners from a variety of nations. Trademark in Germany provides certain significant benefits to brand owners: The country’s intellectual property (IP) enforcement regime is among the most robust and efficient in Europe Trademark enforcement proceedings, in particular, […]