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Wheely good news for product designers?

Published on 17 June 2020. By Ben Mark, Partner and Alessandro Cerri, Associate

In Brompton Bicycle, C-833/18, the CJEU has confirmed that copyright can subsist in designs that are shaped to achieve a certain technical result, provided certain conditions are met.

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COVID-19 prompts changes to working arrangements for the Court of Justice of the European Union

Published on 09 April 2020. By Louise Morgan, Senior Associate and Alessandro Cerri, Associate

Prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CJEU announced, on 19 March 2020, that it will be temporarily changing its working arrangements.

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EUIPO issues clarification on COVID-19 extension of time for trade mark and design proceedings

Published on 01 April 2020. By Alessandro Cerri, Associate and Ben Mark, Partner

The EUIPO has issued a clarification in respect of Decision No EX-20-3 noting that the extension of deadlines in trade mark and design EUIPO proceedings to 1 May 2020 applies automatically.

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First UK Court decision applying Cofemel

Published on 30 January 2020. By Alessandro Cerri, Associate

The IPEC has issued its first ruling following the CJEU's decision in Cofemel, finding that "complete conformity" with EU law would exclude any requirement of aesthetic appeal.

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Copyright in designs: G-Stars in their Eyes

Published on 23 September 2019. By Alessandro Cerri, Associate

The CJEU has ruled on the requirements for copyright to vest in designs and applied art.

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