The legal action means thousands of songs may be deemed in violation of copyright. This would establish a precedent for future copyright claims based on popular rhythms.
- Professor of Intellectual Property Law, City St George's, University of London
Kylian Mbappé has secured a commercial trademark for his celebration pose, and is looking to protect his name and quotes too.
For some producers, the American approach to EU delicacies really grates.
The artist who once declared “copyright is for losers” finds himself locked in a legal battle over use of his artwork.
Court decision protects trademarks that help consumers make informed choices.
The Russian government has essentially legalised intellectual piracy as a response to sanctions.
Symbolic recognition will boost the marketability of the Valencian delicacy.
Croatia is seeking EU protection for its ancient dessert wine prošek. Prosecco makers are having none of it, however.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence has threatened legal action against Pornhub for use of its art in pornographic work.
El té rooibos es el primer producto africano que recibe la designación de protección de la
Unión Europea. ¿Qué significa esto para la región donde se cultiva?
A new Russian law forces French champagne producers to label their products as ‘sparkling wine’.
Rooibos tea is the first African product to receive EU protected designation. What does this mean for the region where it’s grown?
Waiver talks might convince companies to focus on technology transfer and training, and let go of the plan to maximise patent-based revenues.
A waiver may not allow all developing countries to secure medicines and other anti-COVID technologies in a timely way.
La Commission européenne examine actuellement un projet d’amendement qui interdirait aux producteurs de lait d’avoine ou de soja de faire référence à des produits laitiers sur les briques et les pots.
Oatly and Flora are fronting a petition to stop the EU getting even tougher on their packaging.
How Banksy’s glib response to a trademark challenge backfired and lost him a two-year legal battle.
Drug companies normally use patents to protect new treatments.
Car makers need access to the latest telecoms technology, but Nokia refuses to grant licenses because manufacturers won’t pay up. So the disputes begin…
Italian authorities who seized the special Christmas edition crisps seem to be unfamiliar with EU guidelines on food labelling and protected ingredients.
Forced into selling his own merchandise to stop others doing the same, the artist could end up facing other similar challenges because he trademarks rather than copyrights his artworks.
Banksy’s legal team has won an action to stop unauthorised products featuring his work alongside an Italian museum exhibition.
The EU has repeatedly placed great emphasis on the protection of geographical names like champagne and parmesan during trade negotiations.
Just because graffiti is illegal shouldn’t mean an artist can’t protect his work. The law should step in when big brands try to exploit street art.
In a landmark court decision, graffiti has been ruled to be proper art worthy of recognition and protection.
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