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Informal innovation: The re-emergence of ‘informal’ washing machines

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Image from here A topic close to this blog’s heart – informal innovation, recently made headlines. Navjot Sawhney designed washing machines that are cranked by hand and do not use any electricity. Informal innovations are ultimately about finding simple, workable solutions to wide-spread problems.

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Rochem v. Nirtech – Analysing the Claim of Breach of Confidential Information

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Image accessed from here While there are many factors which result in the success of business organizations, their ability to use sensitive procedures and advanced technology, thereby protecting their confidential information, can be another crucial aspect of remaining competitive in the market.

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The European Commission publishes the proposals for a revised Regulation and Directive on designs

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On November 29, 2022, the European Commission published the long-awaited proposals for a revised Regulation and revised Directive on designs. New definitions for “design” and “product” (Art. 3 Draft Regulation) Draft Directive and Draft Regulation suggest a new definition for “design” and “product”, respectively.

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Design reform reaches its finale: it is now Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823

The IPKat

Yesterday, the EU design reform reached its final step: it was published in the Official Journal as Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Directive (EU) 2024/2823. Taken upon by the European Commission, the initial design reform took several years of adoption, mainly because of controversies surrounding design protection of spare parts.

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A design for heated socks is not necessarily functional, says EUIPO BoA

The IPKat

In a recent decision, the Third Board of Appeal (BoA) of the EUIPO found that a design for heated socks, pictured to the lower right, is not necessarily functional (case R 878/2022-3 ). Background Design owner, Lenz, sells products known as “ heated socks ”. In 2012, Lenz registered the Community design, shown to the right.

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Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

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Despite the California Legislature’s blunder last year with AB 2273 (the Age Appropriate Design Code), many states, including Minnesota, are stubbornly pushing for nearly identical laws. Recently, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard the bill for informational purposes. The bill is currently pending approval by both chambers.

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RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

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The reason for this is simple, the systems for organizing, registering and enforcing copyrights were, by in large, designed for large copyright holders. The goal at this phase is to get all the necessary information about the work for any of the steps that may be wanted or needed after. However, one company is hoping to change that.

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