04 Dec, 2024 Computer-generated images and unicity of design: an important illustration (General Court) By Naji Tilley The EU General Court recently ruled that a Registered Community Design for a rectangular-shaped floor marking was invalid, as the...
26 Nov, 2024 Copyright in the saddle: UK case shows IP challenges for high-vis equestrian clothing By Evie Scott In a decision likely to attract attention from those interested in the application of copyright law to design-related cases, the IPEC...
22 Nov, 2024 ICLG Designs Laws and Regulations 2025 guide now published! By Ewan Grist Louise Sargeant The International Comparative Legal Guide – Designs 2025 has now been published, with contributing editor Ewan Grist. It covers common...
21 Nov, 2024 Muddying the waters of copyright – a rapid reaction to the IPEC decision which sees the sinking of the WaterRower’s claims for copyright protection By Phil Sherrell Louise Sargeant Shiv Gupta Should the rowing machine below be protected by copyright in the same way as an iconic piece of art or music? That was the question...
19 Nov, 2024 EUIPO decision on sauna designs shows more sweat required in gathering internet/social media evidence By Naji Tilley The EUIPO Board of Appeal has overturned an EUIPO decision that a Registered Community Design for an oval-shaped wooden sauna was...