Category: Insights

red soles on Louboutin shoes

Louboutin trademark case: The red sole verdict

Today, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) stated that a sign such as the Louboutin’s trademark

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SPC

A new exemption from supplementary protection certificates (SPC) in the EU

Some thoughts on the EU Commission proposal for manufacturing waivers to restrict SPC protection On 28 May, 2018, the

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Antibodies

Antibodies vs. the EPO – What scope of protection?

Antibodies are currently enjoying great attention and are, together with their derivations and combined applications, growing to occupy centre

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Danish parliament in Copenhagen

Patent attorneys will now enjoy legal privilege before the Danish courts

Today, the proposition to amend the Administration of Justice Act (which was first reported on here) passed in the

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Japan and Sweden

Sweden and Japan innovating in business for 150 years

At the end of April, Swedish HRH Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia paid a much noted visit to

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A closer look at the countries that have ratified the UPC

Considering that the UK now has ratified the UPC agreement, the entry into force of the system seems imminent

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Drawing of Nikola One

Tesla and Nikola Motor fight over futuristic truck design in billion dollar law suit

On 1 May, Nikola Corporation filed a law suit against Tesla Inc. In the court filing, Nikola Corporation claims

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Digitalisation

The digitalisation of IP renewal management

About 20 years ago when I started working in the IP industry dealing with patent renewals, I found myself

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Why the authorities are taking a tougher stance on trademark infringement in the food industry

Thirteen defendants have been criminally prosecuted in Shanghai for selling goods under illegally manufactured labels, reinforcing the tough stance

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AWA Litigation secures win for start-up client Integration Diagnostics Sweden AB in a patent infringement and invalidity case

The Patent and Market Court in Stockholm recently issued a judgment in a patent dispute between Osstell AB and

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