Saturday Sundries

Summer has officially started, and here are the latest news and events.

Advocate General Medina’s Opinion 

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The IPKat is happy [while Merpel is a little bit jealous] to see its name cited in Advocate General Medina’s Opinion (22nd June 2023) in relation to Case C‑588/21 P. To read the Opinion, here.

AIPPI FRAND Rapid(ish) Response - 28 June at 6:00PM

This coming Wednesday, AIPPI UK is hosting a Rapid Response on the IDC v Lenovo and Optis v Apple FRAND decisions of Mr Justice Mellor and Mr Justice Marcus Smith, respectively. Hosted by Carpmaels on 28 June from 6PM, Sophie Lawrance (Bristows) and Tess Waldron (Powell Gilbert) will be looking at what these developments mean for UK litigators acting for SEP licensors and licensees in this space.  The event is hybrid. To register click here.  

INTA 2023 International Roundtable: Trademark Prosecution and Enforcement in the UK after Sky v Skykick - 6 July at 9:30AM

On July 6th, INTA organises a roundtable on the topic of trademark prosecution and enforcement in the UK after Sky v Skykick, which will take place at the London offices of Pinsent Masons LLP in order to discuss on which way the Supreme Court should rule on the same case and why, and to consider the practical implications of each outcome for brand owners with regard to prosecution and enforcement strategy. More details and registration here.

Can AI make a good cocktail - 12 July from 6:30PM

The London Chapter of ChIPs will be putting to the test whether AI can make good cocktails or whether we will all be safe in our jobs, for now.  Hosted at woman-owned and run Clifford's on Fetter Lane, the event will involve three AI-generated cocktails selected from attendee prompts, together with specially paired nibbles.  The event is free, but the London Chapter is pairing with The Trussell Trust for a suggested £10 donation to help combat food poverty in the UK (here to donate). To register click here (and do not forget to send your prompt in).  

AIPPI UK Summer Party - 20 July from 6:00PM

It is that time of year that the AIPPI UK Summer Party is arriving on our doorstep.  This year hosted by Fieldfisher on their beautiful roof terrace, the annual party will be the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your colleagues, friends, opponents, judges, barristers and all those lovely IP folks in between.  Overlooking the Thames and entertained by the comic street band The Cosmic Sausages, you will enjoy cocktails and canapes while debating the latest IP developments (or not).  To register click here.