Obelix, Weapons and Trademark Reputation: the EU General Court Overrules the EUIPO.
The EU General Court has reaffirmed that famous trademarks deserve protection beyond the likelihood of confusion. Reputation itself is a valuable asset and may prevent the use of identical signs even in entirely different markets.
Prince’s Heirs vs. Apollonia: When a Trademark Meets Artistic Identity
The settlement between Prince’s heirs and Apollonia highlights a recurring issue in entertainment law: when a stage name becomes both a trademark and an element of personal identity, exclusive rights must be balanced against personality rights.
The CJEU’s Mio/Konektra judgment and the future of Applied Art Copyright
The CJEU has confirmed that functional products may qualify for copyright protection where they reflect genuine creative choices. The Mio/Konektra judgment strengthens the protection of applied art across the European Union.
GEMA vs OpenAI: the ruling that may reshape how AI uses copyrighted works
The GEMA v. OpenAI ruling marks a turning point for AI training in Europe. The Munich Regional Court confirmed that using copyrighted works to train AI models may require prior authorization, reshaping the relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence.