News
Going green: protecting sustainable products in Italy
04 March 2021
In Italy, “green IP” is on the rise. High-end brands, for instance those in the fashion industry, are becoming more and more eager to adopt sustainable strategies. Still,...
Publications
News
CopyC@ Pizzerias – D.C. Circuit affirms dismissal of &Pizza’s IP suit against foreign copycat
04 March 2021
In a case “test[ing] the limits of the extraterritorial application of the Copyright and Lanham Acts,” the D.C. Circuit affirms the dismissal of design-your-own pizza restaurant ...
Insights
UDRP: Cloudy outcome despite identical trademark
Registered Content
23 February 2021
In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP or the Policy) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a Panel denied the transfer of...
News
9th Circuit swivels on trade dress functionality doctrine in favor of iconic Herman Miller office chairs
18 February 2021
The Ninth Circuit rules in favor of furniture designer Herman Miller in its trade dress infringement suit against a copycat manufacturer of knockoff Eames and Aeron office chairs. The court ...
Hogan Lovells Publications
Podcast: Talking the cure
16 February 2021
Our team is always thinking about how to conquer and foresee the most significant industry issues facing our clients. Over the next year, we will touch on cutting-edge topics such as...
Analysis
A company’s ownership of IP rights is positively related with revenue per employee and wage levels
Registered Content
11 February 2021
In a recent joint report from the European Union Intellectual Property office (“EUIPO”) and the European Patent Office (“EPO”), the impact of Intellectual Property...
Analysis
Geographical Indications: the UK’s post-Brexit scheme
Registered Content
04 February 2021
On 24 December 2020 the EU and UK announced a deal, pursuant to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), that determines the framework for the new UK-EU relationship from 1 January 2021....
Insights
A year in domains, 2020 and beyond
Registered Content
18 January 2021
Noting the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 presented a number of challenges across all sectors. Nevertheless, 2020 saw a number of important developments in the...
Insights
Brexit deal: what you need to know about IP
Registered Content
15 January 2021
The UK and EU announced on 24 December 2020 that they had reached a deal, pursuant to the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), that determines the framework for the new...
