European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights.
In the globalised and digitalised era of the 21st century, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are the central pillars of European economic, cultural and social wealth. In this context, the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights becomes essential. The European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights, part of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), […]
Trademark renewal as a key element of success
According to Law no. 84/1998 on trademarks and geographical indications, republished, the registration of a trademark takes effect from the date of the regulatory filing of the trademark and has a validity of 10 years. After the expiry of this period, renewal of the trademark becomes an essential step in the management and protection of […]
The Forbidden Fruit of Intellectual Property: When a Universal Symbol Comes into Dispute
Apple v. Fruit Union Suisse Case When you think of tech company Apple, do you think of that iconic logo — the silhouette of an apple with a bite out? Well, Apple owns the trademark for this logo, which means it has the exclusive right to use it. In Switzerland, the company is now trying […]
Hermes vs Rothschild – Intellectual Property Rights in the Metaverse
The concept of “Metaverse”, in a simple and accessible language, refers to a virtual space where users interact in different ways. Metaverse offers a wide range of experiences and interactions, being a virtual space in continuous development, and with remarkable potential both for the user and for the companies that choose to transpose their products […]
Lidl was forced to withdraw from the market the food processors that are sold under the SilverCrest brand, for infringing the Thermomix patent
The Commercial Court in Barcelona ordered the multinational company Lidl to withdraw the food processors from the Spanish market, sold by SilverCrest brand under the name of “Monsieur Cuisine Connect”, because it was considered an infringement of the Thermomix patent in this country. In its judgment, the court concluded that the manufacturer Thermomix, under the […]
What can I do if my intellectual property rights are infringed?
After the last article in which we discussed the many types of intellectual property, now it’s time to take into account your options when your intellectual property rights are infringed. What is an infringement of intellectual property? An infringement occurs when your intellectual property is used without your permission by: a competitor; an employee or […]
