24.04.2024
BRAND & DESIGN
Drug lord or 'Robin Hood of Colombia' - EU General Court judgment in case T-255/23
On 17 April 2024, the General Court of the European Union ruled against the registration of the sign 'Pablo Escobar' as an EU trade mark because it is contrary to public policy and accepted principles of morality (ref. T-255/23). Escobar Inc., a company based in Guayna on the island of Puerto Rico (USA), which is [...]
14.02.2024
NEW TECH & INNOVATIONS
Open-Source - open software, but within limits
WordPress, Linux, and Android are examples of the most popular open-source software. This means they are freely available to the public and operate on open-source code, which users can often edit. The popularity of this software type not only reduces costs for users but also provides access to the source code, empowering users to develop [...]
19.01.2023
FILM, MEDIA & GAMING
What's new in PISF Operational Programmes for 2023?
Like every year, the Director of the Polish Film Institute (PISF) has announced new Operational Programmes, previously approved by the PISF Council. What novelties have been introduced to the Programmes this year? We present a summary of the most important changes, considering all grant applicants, but especially film producers, who can apply for funding for [...]
17.01.2023
ADVERTISING & EVENTS
Two weeks after the implementation of the Omnibus Directive
Amendments to the law came into force as of 1 January 2023, which aim to implement into Polish law three EU directives commonly referred to as the Omnibus Directive, the Directive on the sale of goods (2019/771), and the Digital Directive (2019/770). The purpose of the changes is to better protect consumers, in particular against [...]
13.01.2023
BRAND & DESIGN
When you trade a Ferrari for a Twingo, or the use of trademarks in a song.
Colombian singer Shakira appeared on the lips of the show-business world yesterday. During a performance at the Bzrp Music Sessions, the artist sang: "You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo, you traded a Rolex for a Casio". From the context in which the song was performed, it is clear that Shakira wanted to clearly emphasize [...]
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