Amidst the excitement around the UPC finally opening its doors yesterday, 1 June 2023, a somewhat more practical announcement has flown under the radar, yet is one that will be welcome news to many … [Read more...] about Hallo, bonjour, ciao…hello? The language of proceedings before the UPC
Good news / BAD news – May 2023
Welcome to the fifth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – May 2023
The Unitary Patent System – Expectations, Challenges, preparation
"Cautious optimism but unsold on the benefits" could be the summary of the Gowling WLG IP team 2022/2023 UPC survey findings. The research, conducted in late 2022 and early 2023, gathered the views of … [Read more...] about The Unitary Patent System – Expectations, Challenges, preparation
Under the influence: Aldi left in low spirits as gin bottles found to infringe M&S’s registered designs
The rivalry that comes to mind when these supermarkets appear in the same headline is the rivalry of Colin vs Cuthbert, the two caterpillar-shaped cakes. But M&S has since won a case against Aldi … [Read more...] about Under the influence: Aldi left in low spirits as gin bottles found to infringe M&S’s registered designs
Good news / BAD news – February 2023
Welcome to the fourth edition of the "Good News/BAD News" blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – February 2023
Copyright in the outputs of generative AI
A new Italian Supreme Court judgment on copyright in an image created using software is a good jumping off point for a discussion of copyright in images produced by "generative AI". The Italian … [Read more...] about Copyright in the outputs of generative AI