Qiaodan Sports, a Chinese sportswear company, recently lost three of its registered trademark in a lawsuit against American famous basketball star Michael Jordan. The three revoked trademarks are demonstrated as “乔丹”, literally using Jordan’s Chinese name in Chinese characters, covering a wide range of products such as sports clothing, beverages and even Christmas tree decorations. …
Tag: intellectual property
Back to a very sharp case
In short – First geographical indication for a manufactured product: the consequences of the Laguiole case Since the new consumers law was adopted on March 17th, 2014, and its application decree, n°2015-595, was published on June 2nd, 2015, it is possible to protect manufactured products with a geographical indication, title which was until now only …
IP-intensive industries and the economy of the European Union
Intellectual Property intensive industries in the European Union are well alive and have a growing importance for the economy. This is the general conclusion of a report written by the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), along with the EPO (European Patent Office), and published in October 2016. This report, based on research and surveys …
Interlocking G’s trademark – Gucci vs. Guess
Gucci vs Guess In its judgement issued on 11th October 2016, the General Court dismissed two appeals brought by the Italian luxury brand Gucci. This case is interesting because it gives us an example of the scope of protection that a registration of letter signs provides.
Good news for the Unified Patent Court Agreement
Today on the 28th of November, the UK government confirmed it will proceed with its preparations to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement.
Electronic Dance Music in China
Amsterdam Dance Event Panel: “China: A New Electronic Nation?” with Rainbow Gao (The Mansion, CN), Robin Leembruggen (Mad Panda, CN), MIIIA (DJ/Producer, CN), Paul Neuteboom (Modern Sky Entertainment, CN), Spencer Tarring (DJ/founder of Pyro) On the first day of the Amsterdam Dance Event[1] conference held all over Amsterdam last week, a panel moderated by China-based …
LUMP SUM OR ACTUAL PREJUDICE COMPENSATION? BOTH, SAYS THE COURT
An important goal when acting against infringements of rights is to receive compensation for your loss. But what kind of compensation does the law offer you? Directive 2004/48 of 29 April 2004 on the enforcement of intellectual property rights created two sets of compensation rules in article 13(1): either the national authorities choose a compensation …
GOODBYE OLD FRIEND…
Brexit and the consequences for intellectual property rights On June 24th, 2016, the United Kingdom referendum result came: Brexit over Remain. Though the economic and political effects of this exit of the European Union are yet to be determined, we are currently able to discern some of the most foreseeable consequences for intellectual property rights.
Can the artistic creation of robots be entitled to copyright protection?
A few years ago, this question will have seemed coming straight out of one of the Hollywood movies. But today, due to the technology development this question finds a place in doctrine. However, this interrogation is subject to debate within the legal profession. In its current states, French law does not allow a corporation to …
Bad-faith Trademark Registration in China
For international companies that wish to bring their products to the Chinese market or manufacture their products in China, appropriate protection of trademarks is very important to avoid the risk of trademarks being misused or infringed by someone else. However, European businesses using trademarks written in Latin characters, do not immediately have sufficient protection for their trademarks written …