For the past 10 years, Goyard and Fauré Le Page have been locked in a multi-faceted dispute over the FAURÉ LE PAGE PARIS 1717 trademarks. In a new twist, the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme … [Read more...] about CJEU decision on deceptivity of a trademark
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No revocation carve-out and related actions – 2nd UPC decision on the merits
Following the Düsseldorf Local Division (LD), the Paris LD issued the second UPC decision on the merits on 4 July 2024 (LD, Paris, Dexcom, Inc. v. Abbott et all., 4 July 2024, UPC_CFI_230/2023). Paris … [Read more...] about No revocation carve-out and related actions – 2nd UPC decision on the merits
The first UPC decision on the merits is here
The Düsseldorf LD issued the first UPC decision on the merits (LD, Düsseldorf, Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG v. Bette GmbH & Co. KG, 3 July 2024, UPC_CFI_7/2023). This decision finds that in … [Read more...] about The first UPC decision on the merits is here
Milan goes live!
In another development emphasising the pan-European nature of the Unified Patent Court, a section of the Central Division commences activity in Milan today. It will hear cases in IPC Class (A) ("Human … [Read more...] about Milan goes live!
Election 2024 – Reform UK manifesto and pensions
The penultimate manifesto review in our series is not a manifesto. It is, instead, called a contract. This is a bit of spin from Reform UK, but is revealing of their admiration for business over … [Read more...] about Election 2024 – Reform UK manifesto and pensions
Election 2024 – Scottish National Party (SNP) manifesto and pensions
The penultimate manifesto review in this series is the SNP's 'A Future Made In Scotland'. The SNP, along with Plaid Cymru, have the luxury of being able to set out manifesto promises without … [Read more...] about Election 2024 – Scottish National Party (SNP) manifesto and pensions