Notices by EUIPO (euipo@social.network.europa.eu)

Generative AI tools are challenging the boundaries of intellectual property protection and enforcement.

Not only do they use copyright-protected works as training material, but they are even capable of cloning human voices or creating automated online ads.

How can the law address the challenges posed by AI technologies?

Navigating the Complexities of Generative AI in Intellectual Property: Challenges and Opportunities
https://www.euipo.europa.eu/en/news/navigating-the-complexities-of-generative-ai-in-intellectual-property-challenges-and-opportunities

#GenAI #AI

40 years ago today, 'Thriller' was released, becoming the best-selling album of all time.

Michael Jackson's estate owns several registered trade marks in the EU, among them his signature and the nickname 'King of Pop'

Find them all on eSearch, the EU trade marks database - https://euipo.europa.eu/eSearch/#advanced/trademarks/1/100/n1=ApplicantName&v1=Triumph%20International%20Inc.&o1=AND&c1=CONTAINS&sf=ApplicationNumber&so=asc

#michaeljackson #thriller #OnThisDay #Music #Copyright #trademarks

Is your design making a positive impact or do you know a company whose design is bringing added value to the market?

Submit your application/nomination for the next edition of the #DesignEuropa Awards: http://designeuropaawards.eu

#design #intellectualproperty #awards

Is it possible to use the name of a country as a trade mark? Where are the limits?

The EUIPO’s Grand Board will be holding oral hearing in Appeal cases on 9 September 2022 at 09:30.

Register to attend online.

Iceland vs British supermarket 'Iceland' https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/web/guest/-/euipo-s-first-oral-hearing-in-appeal-cases