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No fairy tale ending for souvenir sellers at the inspiration for Disneyland castle
Sellers of unauthorised branded souvenirs, a ubiquitous part of tourist sites worldwide, may find their activities restricted following a recent CJEU decision concerning Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, as we discuss briefly in this blog.
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Breaking news: UK government publishes latest Brexit White Paper
Yesterday, the UK government published its latest White Paper on the future relationship between the UK and the EU after Brexit. In this blog we take a brief look at the implications for intellectual property rights.
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For relaxing times….perhaps don't name a German whisky "Glen"
Following our blog earlier this year on the CJEU's ruling about the "Champagne" protected designation of origin, we now take a look at its latest decision concerning alcohol – this time the "Scotch Whisky" geographical indication.
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STOP PRESS: European Commission sets out Brexit IP position
Yesterday, the European Commission published its first draft of an agreement governing the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The draft agreement has not been agreed by the UK and many parts of it are contentious. However, it is another step along the road towards clarifying the UK's future relationship with the EU. In this blog we look at the key provisions in the agreement concerning intellectual property.
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A decision brewing: Advocate General opinion on DARJEELING cases
The Advocate General has recently given his opinion on some interesting points on geographical indications and collective marks. He has advised the CJEU to dismiss the Tea Board's four joined appeals and Delta Lingerie's cross-appeals in relation to the oppositions against Delta Lingerie's registrations of the DARJEELING marks.