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Salaparuta Case: Can an Earlier Trademark Prevail over a PDO?

In its judgment of 11 September 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union clarified the legal framework governing conflicts between earlier trademarks and protected designations of origin in…

Trademark

New Update to Nepal’s Trademark Law Attention to New Deadlines!

Nepalese authorities have reinstated and adjusted recent trademark law reforms. New mandatory deadlines now apply to long-pending applications and published trademarks, increasing the risk of cancellation if action is not…

Trademark

Trendy Toys and Disguised Counterfeits: Santa’s Vigilance Tips

As Christmas approaches, the most popular toys are increasingly targeted by counterfeit networks. Behind attractive prices often lie unsafe products that fail to meet regulatory standards. This article highlights the…

UPC

Düsseldorf Local Division – Preservation of Evidence at a Trade Fair

The Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court confirms its power to order ex parte evidence preservation measures during international trade fairs. The Ecovacs v. Roborock decision clarifies jurisdiction,…

The probative value of blockchain recognised in court for the first time

The evidential value of blockchain has been formally recognized for the first time in France. In a judgment issued on 20 March 2025, the Marseille Judicial Court held that a…

Patent

Holder of a Plant Variety Right (PVR): How to Act in Case of Infringement?

When a Plant Variety Right (PVR) holder identifies an unauthorised reproduction or sale of a protected variety, swift and strategic action is essential. Whether the title is national or Community-based,…

Patent

Color and Grayscale Drawings Now Accepted by the EPO

As of 1 October 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) accepts and publishes colour and greyscale drawings in European patent applications. Based on the EPO President’s decision of 7 July…

Trademark

The “DRACULA” Judgment: Only a registered mark really bites

With the Dracula trademark ruling, the CJEU confirms that in EU trademark law only a registered mark is enforceable: even long-standing prior use of an unregistered sign cannot block infringement…

UPC

Philips v. Belkin before the UPC

In the landmark Philips vs Belkin case, the Unified Patent Court finds infringement of a standard-essential patent (EP 2 867 997 B1) linked to the Qi wireless-charging standard and sets…

Trademark

The Black Eyed Peas Case

In its judgment of 3 September 2025, the First Civil Chamber of the French Court of Cassation resolved a long-standing debate on when limitation begins to run in copyright infringement…

Trademark

Next Edition of the Nice Classification (01/01/2026): Get Your Glasses Ready!

The 13th edition of the Nice Classification will come into force on January 1, 2026, bringing major reclassifications affecting products such as eyewear, rescue vehicles, heated garments, and essential oils.…

UPC

The Impact of the UPC on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)

The establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is reshaping the way Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are litigated and enforced across Europe. Jurisdiction now depends on the nature of the…

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