Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Intellectual property in the defence sector operates under a unique regulatory framework where innovation must be balanced against national security concerns. How can companies effectively protect...

Le 21 avril 2026, IAM a rendu compte d'une décision importante de la Cour d'appel fédérale des États-Unis (Federal Circuit) dans un litige opposant International Medical Devices à plusieurs défendeurs impliqués dans le développement d'un implant médical à visée esthétique.

What is an IP strategy, why do you need one, and how do you create one that will help you achieve your strategic goals? Dr Lisa Clark shares best practices and explains why IP is too important to leave to chance.

A Dutch court ruled that a carnival band's parody song using ABBA's melody doesn't qualify for copyright protection under the parody exception. The decision centered on whether commercial streaming exploitation of "Dikke Pens" - which replaces the lyrics of "Take a Chance on Me" with content about obesity - strikes the proper balance between copyright holder rights and freedom of expression.

L'Office européen des brevets (OEB) a dévoilé, le 2 juillet 2026 à Berlin, les lauréats et lauréates de la 19ᵉ édition du Prix de l'inventeur européen. Cette édition met à l'honneur des innovations majeures...

La fenêtre de candidature du round 2026 des nouveaux gTLD se referme le 12 août. Pour les titulaires de marques qui n'ont pas déposé de .marque, l'essentiel reste à venir.

A Danish court ruling over the word "ostepop" illustrates the delicate balance between trademark protection and common language usage. This case demonstrates how seemingly minor linguistic disputes...

For many businesses, the trade mark is one of the assets customers encounter most often. They may never know the company’s corporate structure or who owns its premises, but they will recognise its name, logo or product branding.

A pharmaceutical company's trademark dispute over 'CannaMed' raises critical questions about brand protection in the rapidly evolving cannabis and medical sectors. The case highlights the intersection of traditional pharmaceutical branding with emerging cannabis industry nomenclature. Legal and commercial implications of this trademark conflict could set important precedents for companies operating at the convergence of these two industries.

For many businesses, the trade mark is one of the assets customers encounter most often. They may never know the company’s corporate structure or who owns its premises, but they will recognise its name, logo or product branding.

German utility models offer a unique pathway to intellectual property protection, providing registration within weeks rather than the years typically required for patent approval. This expedited process presents strategic advantages for innovators seeking rapid market protection in Germany's robust IP framework.

L'Office européen des brevets (OEB) a dévoilé, le 2 juillet 2026 à Berlin, les lauréats et lauréates de la 19ᵉ édition du Prix de l'inventeur européen. Cette édition met à l'honneur des innovations majeures...