The Soup Kitchen in London is a shining example of how community organisations can make a real difference in the lives of those who are struggling. Every day, they serve up hot meals, provide clothing and toiletries, and offer a warm and welcoming space for people who may be homeless, elderly, lonely, or vulnerable.
Today it has been confirmed that Germany has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court. This means the conditions required to put the Agreement into action have been met so the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will start on 1 June 2023. Unitary Patents will also be available from that date.
In a current US copyright infringement case, the defendants, Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen argue that there is no copyright in the well-known bored ape images traded as NFTs by Yuga Labs, Inc. because they were generated by an automated computer algorithm.
Potter Clarkson is delighted to be featured in the 2023 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - the definitive resource for those seeking world-class trade mark legal expertise.
Yesterday, French luxury fashion house Hermès won a landmark trial in the US which determined that the “MetaBirkin” NFTs infringe Hermès’ trade marks relating to its iconic Birkin bag. This is the first significant intellectual property judgment relating to NFTs, and brand owners will be delighted that it has gone their way.
The early 21st century saw the seemingly inexorable rise of both online retail and fast fashion. Yet, recent years, as the climate crisis has deepened, have seen a challenge to this approach as consumers, retailers and fashion houses seek to put green credentials and sustainability at the forefront of their respective priorities.