Existing case law had long supported the similarity between beer in class 32 and alcoholic beverages in class 33. However, a recent shift in case law must now be taken into account when assessing oppositions against class 33 trademarks at
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The Supreme Court judgment on the Mezquita de Córdoba clarifies the scope of trademark ius prohibendi against prior domain names
The recent ruling on the domain name “mezquitadecordoba.org” confirms a key idea for any business: a domain name – no matter how old – does not prevail over a registered trademark. The decision highlights the importance of having a solid
Keys to the Supreme Court judgment that recognizes the authorship by the Japanese artist Negishi, of artworks signed by the Spaniard De Felipe
Following the recent Supreme Court decision that recognizes Fumiko Negishi as co-author of 221 artworks signed by the Spanish artist Antonio de Felipe, we take a look at the judgment to analyze why the high court considered that Negishi’s personal
Beyond litigation: strategic use of mediation in EU trademark conflicts
The EUIPO’s recent expansion of its Mediation Services represents a significant shift in how EU trademark disputes can be resolved. Instead of relying solely on adversarial proceedings, parties now have access to a confidential, flexible and business-oriented alternative that allows
Let the games begin: the video game as a key player of the entertainment industry
From a niche pastime to a global phenomenon, video games now stand as a driving force of the entertainment industry. Beyond creativity and technology, they embody a complex fusion of art, technology, and law. As multifaceted works, video games demand
EU public consultation on detecting and labelling AI-Generated content concludes: towards greater transparency
The European Commission has taken a decisive step toward implementing Article 50 of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act) through a public consultation—now concluded—focused on how to detect and label AI-generated content. The goal is to define, before 2026, guidelines
How is Peru using IP to protect its local recipes and premium products?
Famed as a world class cultural and culinary destination, Peru has taken decisive steps to protect its traditional recipes and emblematic products using IP. Geographical indications (GI or IG in Spanish) and traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG or ETG in Spanish)
Mexico: Good and bad practices in AI use at companies
AI use is on the rise in people’s daily activities inside and outside work. Many use them for the searches they used to do on Google, to plan trips, keep a diary, get psychological guidance, obtain business advice or draw
Trademark squatting: when your trademark already has an owner
The Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (OEPM) has declared the Arturo’s trademark (related to food and accommodation services) invalid, after finding the application was filed in bad faith. The agency observed that the only reason for applying for registration of
Patent litigation funding: a rising trend
Access to third-party funding is becoming a key tool for businesses with valuable patents and limited resources to be able to litigate on equal terms and promote innovation.
Third-party litigation funding (TPF) has become a real alternative for startups and