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CJEU clarifies jurisdiction rules for European patent enforcement: BSH Hausgeräte vs. Electrolux AB

The IPKat

The CJEU found that national courts maintain jurisdiction over infringement claims against defendants domiciled in their territory, even when invalidity of foreign patents is raised. BSH alleged that Electrolux infringed its EP1434512 (relating to vacuum cleaners) which was validated in certain EU states and Turkey.

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U.S. Supreme Court Fixes Ninth Circuit’s Test for Mistakes in Copyright Registrations—Unicolors v. H&M (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Legal Background: Registration. Unicolors, Inc.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (October 21-October 27)

SpicyIP

on 22 October 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The appellant, proprietor of the “BRUFEN” trademark, challenged the registration of the mark “MEBUFEN,” claiming deceptive similarity. Thus, the Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the Registrar’s order granting registration to “MEBUFEN.” Mehboob Ahmad & Anr.

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Analysing Amazon’s Strategic Approach to Tackle Patent Infringement

IIPRD

In matters of trade, Trademark, copyright and Patent act as building blocks of protection measures while conferring exclusive right over goods/services for the holder. Amazon often face patent violations with its increasing customer base and involvement of third-party seller. Patent infringement can occur in both of these roles.

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PUMA Sues Competitor for Alleged Trademark and Patent Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

PUMA applied for a Federal Trademark registration under Application Serial No. D897,075 and is being sold in connection with the infringing use of PUMA’s NITRO mark. Therefore, Plaintiff is seeking damages for willful trademark infringement in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1125 and Trademark Infringement under Indiana Common Law.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, September 8: District Court Reverses Jury Ruling That Found Google Infringed on Audio Technology Patents; ITIF Pushes Back Against Academic Article Advocating for Reduction of Drug Prices; Copyright Office Denies Artist Copyright Claim of AI-Generated Art Piece

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: A California district court dismisses a copyright infringement lawsuit against musicians Sam Smith and Nomani; the U.S. Copyright Office denies an award-winning artist copyright registration on an AI-generated piece of art; and a Delaware district judge reveres a jury ruling that awarded $15.1

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I was already like this before you got here: prior use as an exception to patent infringement

Garrigues Blog

In an earlier blog, we discussed “prior public use” as grounds for opposing the grant of European patents (see here ). In addition, a third party’s use of an invention before its registration by another is also relevant to assess patent infringement.