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Which is More Important: Human Rights or Trade Marks? The CJEU Prepares to Decide!

Which is More Important: Human Rights or Trade Marks? The CJEU Prepares to Decide!

by Sean Hutchinson | Dec 19, 2025 | Trademarks

Background For a democracy to function, it is essential that every politician standing for office can voice their opinion and that every political party hoping to form the next government can promote their agenda. This cornerstone of democratic society, encompassed by...
The CJEU Considers Infringement of a LEGO Registered Design Right Through the Eyes of the “Informed User”

The CJEU Considers Infringement of a LEGO Registered Design Right Through the Eyes of the “Informed User”

by David Eyre | Nov 5, 2025 | Designs & Copyright

Background  LEGO A/S (‘LEGO’) owns the following registered Community designs (‘RCD’) for ‘building blocks from a toy building set’ (Locarno class 21.01):  – RCD no. 001950981-0001  – RCD no. 002137190-0002  The defendant, Pozitív Energiaforrás Kft....
Safestand stands taller as Court of Appeal finds trestle designs valid

Safestand stands taller as Court of Appeal finds trestle designs valid

by Carolyn Haywood | Jun 3, 2025 | Designs & Copyright

Background The present decision stems from an appeal by Safestand against an order of the High Court declaring three of its UK registered designs (90002293490001 (“RRD 0001”), 90003121450004 (“RRD 0004”) and 90003121450005 (“RRD 0005”) (collectively, “the...
“A Single Piece of American Cheese” Leading the Way to Change at the US Copyright Office

“A Single Piece of American Cheese” Leading the Way to Change at the US Copyright Office

by Chloe Sullivan | Mar 10, 2025 | Designs & Copyright, US & International

The original AI image was modified by Kent Keirsey, CEO of Invoke AI and also the owner of the copyright registration in question. The image was modified using a technique called inpainting. The application to register “A Single Piece of American Cheese” was initially...
EU Design Law is Changing: First Significant Divergence in UK and EU IP Law Since Brexit

EU Design Law is Changing: First Significant Divergence in UK and EU IP Law Since Brexit

by Sean Hutchinson | Nov 27, 2024 | Designs & Copyright, UK, US & International

Background The UK’s decision to leave the EU has had a significant impact on both the UK and the EU, ranging from disputes over our future trading relationship to subsidies for farmers. However, the effect of Brexit on IP legislation is talked about much less often....
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