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How to prove disclosure of earlier designs?

The IPKat

A Registered Community Design (‘RCD’) enjoys protection only if it is new and has individual character vis-à-vis designs disclosed prior to its filing or priority date ( Art. 4(1), 7 of Regulation 6/2002 , ‘Design Regulation’). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 7(1) Design Regulation ). 6 of Directive 2005/29/EC.

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In case you didn’t already know, don’t do anything in bad faith!

IPilogue

That case centered around the issue of whether the applicant’s “JU DIAN & Design Mark” was obtained in bad faith contrary to 18(1)(e) of TMA or was otherwise invalid per 18(1)(b) or 18(1)(d) of the TMA. On June 3, 2019, Judian became aware of an advertisement for sale of the trademark on an online marketplace, VanSky. Background.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 15- July 21)

SpicyIP

Journey Through “Marchs” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present) After a brief hiatus, Lokesh Vyas is back with the flashback series looking at SpicyIP posts through the years, from 2005 to present date. Other Posts Ulm University v. Controller of Patents for its non-speaking order rejecting a patent application. Dabur India Ltd.

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Jury Awards Damages to Tattoo Artist for Video-Game Depiction–Alexander v. WWE 2K (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Alexander claimed that Take-Two Interactive infringed the tattoo designs she inked on her client, professional wrestler Randy Orton, when the company produced and distributed a video game featuring a realistic in-game depiction of Orton. Tattoo Advertising/Human Billboards. Warner Bros. Copyright in Tattoos.

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2023 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Regulators have sought to suppress online targeted advertising for years, with only minimal success. In turn, advertisers have fled Twitter. 4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward.

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Sailing Troubled Waters: A Look at the Spiral of Controversies that the CGPDTM Has Fallen Into

SpicyIP

Soon after Yogesh’s blog recent post ( here ) highlighting the change in the Head of the IT office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) in light of a 27 August 2024 notification ( pdf ), it made sense to look at the broader issues that have been facing the CGPDTM. Prashant Reddy for his inputs on the post.]

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This Blog Has Jumped the Shark: I’m Covering a Copyright Opinion About a Tattoo of Tiger King’s Joe Exotic–Cramer v. Netflix

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” The court doesn’t address the potential licensing market for the tattoo design. Tattoo Advertising/Human Billboards Copyright in Tattoos Also, see Q2 of my 2005 contracts law exam and the sample answer. In other words, not even close. Purpose and Character of Use. Warner Bros.