31.05.2016
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
The world seen from a drone
In recent years, we have experienced a rapid development of technology in the area of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones. They are used in a myriad industries – from transporting blood to film production. In light of aviation law regulations, drones can essentially be divided into two categories – drones with a [...]
23.03.2016
BRAND & DESIGN
Are the stripes on sports shoes reserved only for Adidas?
Adidas may well be the most known and recognizable brand for sports shoes and clothes in the world. The famous three stripes by Adidas are probably well known to everyone. However, choosing banal and popular pattern as the mark for your products, you will probably face similar ideas by competitors. Adidas has been challenging them [...]
13.03.2016
BRAND & DESIGN
History of Coca-Cola’s contour bottle continued
Coca-Cola offers us not only a ‘unique refreshment’ in a designer bottle, but also brings something to the EU acquis communautaire by losing (this time) its battle to register their bottle as a three-dimensional trademark. The European Union Court dismissed the complaint of The Coca-Cola Company against the decision of the Office for Harmonization in [...]
13.01.2016
BRAND & DESIGN
Using another party’s trademark for designation of spare parts – CJEU’s ruling
In its ruling of 6 October 2015, the Court of Justice of the European Union concluded the so called “repair clause” does not constitute grounds for using another party’s trademark without its owner’s consent. Under the clause it was allowed to use a protected industrial design to repair a complex product in order to restore [...]
30.11.2015
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
Ad blocking considered an act of unfair competition in Germany?
Creators of two applications for ad blocking — Adblock Plus and Blockr — have been sued in Germany by the owners of web portals in relation to the alleged crime of committing unfair competition acts. On 10 December 2015 a decision is expected to be issued regarding a suit filed by WELTN24 GmbH — a [...]
03.11.2015
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
A stronger and fairer Single Market – the European Commission Communication
On October 28th, the European Commission presented a plan, Upgrading the Single market: more opportunities for people and business, with the goal to “unleash the full potential of the Single Market”. The central elements of the Plan are: supporting development of small and medium-sized enterprises, especially start-ups, promoting innovation, easing access to funding for entrepreneurs, [...]
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