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PatentsEurope

EU Court Rules Rubik's Cube Shape Cannot Be Trademarked Due to Functional Design

European Court of Justice distinguishes patent protection from trademark rights for Rubik's Cube's rotating mechanism

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the three-dimensional shape of the Rubik's Cube does not qualify for trademark protection, emphasizing that its functional rotating feature is a technical solution better protected by patent law. This decision impacts the intellectual property rights managed by Seven Towns…

Thursday, November 10, 2016

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PatentsEurope

Navigating the Future of UK Intellectual Property Rights Amid Brexit Uncertainty

As the UK prepares to exit the EU, stakeholders face evolving challenges regarding EU trademarks, patents, and the Unified Patent Court system.

The UK’s scheduled departure from the EU in early 2019 raises critical questions for intellectual property rights holders. While UK national IP rights and European patents granted via the EPO remain stable, the status of EU trademarks, Registered Community Designs, and the Unitary Patent system is uncertain. Legal exp…

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

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PatentsUK

Cayman Islands Set to Overhaul Intellectual Property Laws with New CIIPO Framework

Government introduces comprehensive reforms to trademark, patent, and design rights legislation, aiming to modernize IP protection and enforcement

The Cayman Islands government is advancing significant reforms to its intellectual property legal framework through the establishment of the Cayman Islands Intellectual Property Office (CIIPO) and the introduction of new legislation. Key changes include the abolition of trademark re-registration from UK and EU systems…

Friday, September 30, 2016

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PatentsEurope

Brexit to Introduce Legal Uncertainty and Increased Costs for UK Trademarks and Patents, Experts Warn

Post-Brexit IP landscape faces delays in unitary patent system and challenges for trademark enforcement, with UK law’s EU ties under scrutiny

Following the UK’s vote to leave the EU, intellectual property lawyers highlight the emerging complexities and financial implications for trademarks and patents. Key concerns include delays to the EU unitary patent and unified patent court, loss of EU trademark protections in the UK, and uncertain future alignment of…

Friday, July 8, 2016

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PatentsEurope

Legal Industry Faces Persistent Challenges in Securing Financial Compensation

Despite repeated calls for transparency and accountability, the legal sector continues to grapple with issues surrounding timely and adequate payment for services rendered.

The ongoing struggle within the legal profession to obtain rightful financial remuneration remains a critical concern. This article explores the systemic challenges faced by legal practitioners in ensuring fair compensation, highlighting the need for improved mechanisms and regulatory oversight.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

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TrademarksUK

UK Intellectual Property Office Advances Evidence-Based Policy Through Extensive Research Initiatives

The IPO’s Economics, Research and Evidence team publishes over 100 reports to inform IP policy and service user needs

Since 2010, the UK Intellectual Property Office’s dedicated Economics, Research and Evidence (ERE) team has conducted and commissioned comprehensive research on intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyright. Their work supports evidence-based policy development and evaluation, addressing gaps in…

Thursday, June 12, 2014

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PatentsMiddle East

Andrews Kurth Unveils ‘Intelligent Energy Law’ Initiative at Aberdeen’s Subsea Expo 2014

The firm collaborates with Murgitroyd to address IP challenges in Middle East energy sector amid growing technological demands

At the 2014 Subsea Expo in Aberdeen, Andrews Kurth LLP launched a dedicated ‘Intelligent Energy Law’ initiative focusing on intellectual property issues in the Middle East energy industry. Partnering with Murgitroyd European Patent Attorneys, the firm presented a seminar exploring legal strategies for protecting and c…

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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PatentsEurope

UK Lenders’ Limited Understanding of Intellectual Property Risks Hampering SME Growth, UKIPO Report Finds

Government-backed study reveals urgent need for banks to update lending criteria to recognise IP as a key business asset amid economic recovery

A recent UK Intellectual Property Office report highlights that traditional lenders’ unfamiliarity with intellectual property valuation is restricting access to finance for IP-rich SMEs. The report calls for urgent reforms in lending practices to better support innovation-driven growth in the UK economy.

Friday, December 6, 2013

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TrademarksUSA

Experts Testify on Intellectual Property Challenges Ahead of US-EU TTIP Negotiations

Stakeholders urge transparency, cooperation, and caution in shaping IP provisions for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

During the first day of the Obama Administration’s Trade Policy Staff Committee hearing on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), witnesses representing diverse interests provided detailed testimony on intellectual property issues anticipated to be contentious in upcoming US-EU trade talks. Key the…

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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