Category: Insights

It’s time for the first patent application

The “trainee tour” has moved on to Gothenburg and we have now spent almost three weeks in the world

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A new study year at Awapatent’s trainee programme

After the first few days we are starting to grasp how much there is to learn and master. Everything

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Design just as important as technical issues in Apple vs. Samsung verdict

The dispute between Apple and Samsung on smartphones and tablets has received much public attention. Recently, a landmark verdict

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Breast cancer gene patents once again found valid by US appeals court

In the “Myriad case” an ongoing legal battle with many twists and turns, the Court of Appeals for the

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Counterfeit Goods in the EU – Troubling News but No Surprise

On July 24, the European Commission published a press release concerning its report on seizure of counterfeit goods during

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Big Bucks Bunny – Decision on Protection of 3-D Community Trademarks in the EU

The renowned chocolate manufacturer, Lindt & Sprüngli AG, had filed an application for the protection of their gold rabbit

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The Olympic Games 2012 – brand strategy

2012 is really an enjoyable summer for sport enthusiasts. EURO 2012 has just finished and the exiting Olympic Games

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A new dawn for protection of designs?

It is no secret that the differences in national European law concerning the protection of designs, has been driving

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New decision on Utility Models from the Danish Supreme Court

The Danish Supreme Court has on 16 May 2012 pronounced an interesting decision regarding utility models. Case no 331/2010

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The IP Translator watch is finally over

On 19 June 2012, the Court of Justice of the European Union finally delivered its judgment regarding the legality

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