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A decade later, and the Zara trade mark saga continues

The IPKat

From the BoA decision (R 2040/2019-4, para. After re-examining the case, the BoA allowed the EUTM in Classes 31 and 32, but rejected it in the remaining classes (R 2040/2019-4). Flour is the main ingredient of pasta and breadsticks and indeed flour may be used to prepare the latter goods (R 2040/2019-4, para.

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PTAB Strategies and Insights Newsletter - March 2022: Federal Circuit Rules on Two Means-Plus-Function/Indefinite Cases

JD Supra Law

The Federal Circuit issued two cases this week providing more clarity to when a functional claim feature should be considered a de facto means-plus-function claim that requires structural detail to meet the indefiniteness standard. The first was a precedential decision, Dyfan LLC v Target Corp., By: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

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Protection of Small and Medium Enterprises in Philippines

IP and Legal Filings

Additionally, it was created in accordance with AmBisyon Natin 2040, the National Economic and Growth Authority (NEDA (March)’s 2016) long-term goal and vision statement for Philippine development.

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Means Plus Function; Nonce Words; and En Banc Petitions

Patently-O

2021-2040, 2022 WL 885771 (Fed. In Dyfan , Target argues that the law was settled by Williamson v. A group of law professor led by Mark Lemley have also filed an amicus brief in support of rehearing in Dyfan. Target Corp. , 4th 1360 (Fed. 2022) and VDPP LLC v. Vizio, Inc. Citrix , Patently-O (March 30, 2022). 3d 1339 (Fed.

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COP26 – Trends in Latin America

Herbert Smith Freehills

If approved, the Bill would accelerate as a matter of law the closure of the remaining power plants originally scheduled to close by 2040 pursuant to Chile's Plan for Decarbonization and Closure of Coal-Fired Power Plants, which provides for a three-phase closure rather than a one-time ban.

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COP26 – Trends in Latin America

Herbert Smith Freehills

If approved, the Bill would accelerate as a matter of law the closure of the remaining power plants originally scheduled to close by 2040 pursuant to Chile's Plan for Decarbonization and Closure of Coal-Fired Power Plants, which provides for a three-phase closure rather than a one-time ban.

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COP26 – Trends in the US

Herbert Smith Freehills

Contrast that with Texas, a more conservative state with a heavy stake in Gulf Coast oil production, which recently passed a law that requires state pension funds and other investment vehicles to divest from companies that “boycott” the fossil fuels industry.