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The team is joined by GuestKats Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot, Jocelyn Bosse, Alessandro Cerri, Anastasiia Kyrylenko, Marcel Pemsel and Anna Maria Stein.

SpecialKats: Verónica Rodríguez Arguijo (TechieKat), Antonios Baris (Book Review Editor), Rose Hughes (PatKat) and Chijioke Okorie (Africa Correspondent).

InternKats: Asude Sena Moya and Söğüt Atilla.
New EBA referral: When is prior use of a product excluded from the prior art for lack of enablement? New EBA referral: When is prior use of a product excluded from the prior art for lack of enablement? Reviewed by Rose Hughes on Friday, June 30, 2023 Rating: 5
Implementation through collaboration: Actualising recent copyright reforms in African countries Implementation through collaboration: Actualising recent copyright reforms in African countries Reviewed by Chijioke Okorie on Thursday, June 29, 2023 Rating: 5
Unified Patent Court: reallocation of competences among Paris, Munich and Milan Unified Patent Court: reallocation of competences among Paris, Munich and Milan Reviewed by Anna Maria Stein on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Rating: 5
Never too late: in case you missed the IPKat last week Never too late: in case you missed the IPKat last week Reviewed by Benjamin Goh on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Rating: 5
Colour inversion does not alter distinctive character – if the trade mark is sufficiently distinctive Colour inversion does not alter distinctive character – if the trade mark is sufficiently distinctive Reviewed by Marcel Pemsel on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Rating: 5
When is it necessary to amend the description of a patent post-grant (T2391/18) When is it necessary to amend the description of a patent post-grant (T2391/18) Reviewed by Rose Hughes on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Rating: 5

Thank you, Neil!

The IPKat demonstrating a future of naps and relaxing for Neil in his Kat retirement  Readers will have seen PermaKat Neil Wilkof’s au revoi...
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Thank you, Neil! Thank you, Neil! Reviewed by Annsley Merelle Ward on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Rating: 5
[Guest Post] Long walk to copyright reform #6: South Africa’s National Council of Provinces participate in the long walk [Guest Post] Long walk to copyright reform #6: South Africa’s National Council of Provinces participate in the long walk Reviewed by Chijioke Okorie on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Rating: 5

Farewell

This is my last day as a member of the IPKat team, ending a 15-year journey. During that time, I have been grateful for the opportunity to ...
- Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Farewell Farewell Reviewed by Neil Wilkof on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Rating: 5
First patent revocation actions before the UPC have been filed First patent revocation actions before the UPC have been filed Reviewed by Benjamin Goh on Monday, June 26, 2023 Rating: 5
Can a GI owner register a domain name with that GI? Can a GI owner register a domain name with that GI? Reviewed by Anastasiia Kyrylenko on Sunday, June 25, 2023 Rating: 5

Saturday Sundries

Summer has officially started, and here are the latest news and events. Advocate General Medina’s Opinion  A Kat looking for new IP opportun...
- Saturday, June 24, 2023
Saturday Sundries Saturday Sundries Reviewed by Chiara Gallo on Saturday, June 24, 2023 Rating: 5
#MajeMyDogandI: No copyright protection for a selfie in the lift #MajeMyDogandI: No copyright protection for a selfie in the lift Reviewed by Kevin Bercimuelle-Chamot on Friday, June 23, 2023 Rating: 5
Mathematical shapes and intellectual property – a legal perspective on the "einstein tile" Mathematical shapes and intellectual property – a legal perspective on the "einstein tile" Reviewed by Neil Wilkof on Friday, June 23, 2023 Rating: 5
Unpacking IDC v Lenovo (Part I): The approach on unpacking and comparing prior licence agreements Unpacking IDC v Lenovo (Part I): The approach on unpacking and comparing prior licence agreements Reviewed by Henry P Yang on Thursday, June 22, 2023 Rating: 5
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