As trademark owners it is vital to not only use your registered trademark in a serious and thus rights-preserving manner, but also continuously take care to obtain and secure evidence of a rights-preserving use. Proof of use can become significant at various stages in the life cycle of a trademark. Focusing on revocation actions by … Continue Reading
In a much anticipated judgment, the UK Supreme Court delivered on 20 December 2023 its ruling in the case of Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (Thaler (Appellant) v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (Respondent) – The Supreme Court) on whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can be named as the … Continue Reading
The conflict in Ukraine on 24 February prompted a number of European measures in many fields, including intellectual property. The Russian government responded by taking initiatives in this area as well. What are these measures and their consequences?… Continue Reading