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Patents
Taking a closer look
at the week's IP developments.
The Stibbe IP team provided their annual review of key Belgian patent litigation decisions from mid-2025 to mid-2026. The post details developments in injunction liability, cross-border saisie orders, and national court autonomy from pending EPO proceedings. Key rulings also clarify the Bolar exemption, SPC manufacturing waiver notifications, and the distinction between bioequivalence and technical equivalence.
Copyright & Trade Marks
Georgia Jenkins examined the High Court's procedural decision in Entain Group v Liquidity Trading Ltd, arising from the matched betting platform Outplayed. The court struck out the claimants' copyright infringement claims regarding sports logos and website layouts under CPR 3.4 due to defective pleadings. Specifically, the claimants failed to adequately identify original elements, establish author qualifications, or set out a clear chain of title.
Marcel Pemsel reviewed a German Patent Court decision rejecting the registration of "GGN" as a certification mark. The court held that a certification mark must possess inherent distinctiveness specifically indicating its certifying function to consumers. Marcel highlights that this strict requirement could compel many brand owners to adjust their design and filing strategies.
IP News and Events
Verónica Rodríguez Arguijo shared the latest IP news, events, and industry opportunities. The update reminds readers of the 4 October application deadline for GuestKat and InternKat positions. It also highlights upcoming AI and copyright conferences in Dublin and with the CLA, alongside the 9th ALAI European Authors’ Right Award.
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Thursday, October 01, 2026
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