by manuel.roche | Jun 30, 2016 | All, Trademarks
The new 2014 directive (1) lays down rules on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products with a view to assure a high level of public health. It provides for new regulations regarding health warnings, bans flavours and slim packaging, sets safety and...
by manuel.roche | Jun 27, 2016 | All, Designs, Patents, Trademarks
By referendum on 23 June 2016, the majority of British people voted to leave the European Union. Even if the exit is not to become reality before several months, the first effects relating to IP could occur very soon (1). As far as IP titles are concerned,...
by manuel.roche | May 30, 2016 | All, Trademarks
May non-registered licensee bring proceedings alleging infringement of the licensed European Union trademark? Yes, decides the Court of Justice, if the proprietor consents thereto and without prejudice to the provisions of the licensing contract. The Court (February...
by manuel.roche | May 18, 2016 | All, Copyright
Does copyright apply to promotional pictures of e-commerce web sites? The question is a real issue considering the growing number of e-commerce web sites and the huge content of pictures made available on such web sites to represent and promote purchasable goods....
by manuel.roche | Apr 29, 2016 | All, Trademarks
To identify their activities, facilitate the promotion of their businesses and enable customers to recognize them, many trademark applicants seem to opt for a sign easy to remember, such as everyday words, which would be meaningful in relation with the designated...
