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IP Rights In A Borderless Internet: CJEU Developments On Geo-Blocking, Copyright And Trade Marks

Two recent CJEU cases demonstrate how geo-blocking intersects with intellectual property rights in the digital age. The Anne Frank diary case clarifies when geo-blocking can prevent copyright infringement claims, while the PAUSCHA trade mark dispute questions whether domain names can infringe national trade marks when websites are geo-blocked from protected territories.

European Union IP

M

Matheson

When Design Goes Beyond Function: A Recent Case Shows Sensory Experience Details Matter In Motion Marks

The General Court of the European Union delivered a judgment in Case T-9/25, KCT v EUIPO, on January 14, 2026, which is useful to demonstrate the level of 'distinctiveness' required to overcome objections citing Article 7(1)(b)...

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Murgitroyd

AI Model Training On Trial: Getty Images v Stability AI Decision Explained

In November 2025, the English High Court delivered judgment in Getty Images (US) Inc & Others v Stability AI Ltd EWHC 2863 (Ch).

RL

RDJ LLP

Getty Images v Stability AI – The Most Important AI Legal Decision To Date

In a judgment that will reverberate through courtrooms and boardrooms for years to come, Justice Joanna Smith DBE has delivered the most impactful legal decision...

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Domain Names: Understanding The Basics

RL

RDJ LLP

World IP Day- Striking The Right Chord: IP & Musical Works

WF

William Fry

AI And Intellectual Property Rights – Cases To Watch In 2025

Ireland Technology

M

Matheson

Remedies Against The Growing Persistence Of Domain Name Infringement

F

FRKelly

When Life Gives You Lemons: Thatchers Squeezes A Win Against Aldi

WF

William Fry

October To December 2024 - Intellectual Property And Consumer Law

European Union Consumer

AC

Arthur Cox

Louis Vuitton Vaporises LA VAPEUR.

F

FRKelly

EU General Court Finds In Favour Of Monster In Energy Drink Trade Mark Dispute

European Union IP

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Going For Gold: IP And The Olympics

Ireland Media & IT

F

FRKelly

Doing Business In.. 2024

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Governance, Risk And Compliance Consulting - How Can We Help?

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Video: Work & Residence Permissions In Ireland – Episode 6

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Podcast: Inside The AI Act: Barry Scannell And John O’Connor On The Transparency Obligations

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

Cleared For Take-off: How Ryanair’s Paper Trail Grounded An AI-assisted Claim

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Corporate Update August 2026 - Sustainability Reporting & ESG

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

UK Trade Mark Guide

A Trade Mark is any sign used to distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of another.

F

FRKelly

Sta Grupa v EUIPO: A Genuinely Useful Decision.

In Sta Grupa AS v European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) (Case T 2-07/23), the general court has given consideration to the assessment of evidence of genuine...

F

FRKelly

Be The King Of Your Domain

Recently, we attended to a domain complaint for a client where various domain names incorporated the client's trade mark.

F

FRKelly

Pierre Balmain v EUIPO: The Distinctiveness Of A Figurative Mark Consisting Of A Lion's Head.

French fashion company Pierre Balmain had filed an EU trademark application for a figurative mark consisting of a lion's head.

European Union IP

F

FRKelly

General Court: EUIPO Did Not Infringe Principles Of Protection Of Legitimate Expectations And Legal Certainty.

European Union IP

F

FRKelly

Irish Symbols Under Legal Protection

JP

JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys

Doing Business In... 2023

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Landmark Decision In Trade Mark Trial As Hermes Wins Over "METABIRKIN" NFTs

M

Matheson

CJEU Issues Guidance On When Parallel Importers Can Rebrand Generics As Branded Medicines

European Union IP

WF

William Fry

2022 Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard Report

RL

RDJ LLP

Quick Off The (Trade) Mark – Commercialising The Victory Dance In Sport

WF

William Fry

Doing Business In ... 2022

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Brand Protection In The Metaverse: EUIPO Updates Guidance On Trade Mark Applications For NFTs And Virtual Goods

European Union International

WF

William Fry

Intellectual Property Rights And Artificial Intelligence: The Printing Revolution Meets Industry 4.0

RL

RDJ LLP

Quick Off The (Trade) Mark – Commercialising The Victory Dance In Sport

Victory in sport has resulted in many iconic celebratory expressions from athletes. These include Christiano Ronaldo's "Siu" celebration, Mo Farah's iconic "mobot," and Gareth Bale's "Eleven of Hearts" to name a few.

WF

William Fry

Doing Business In ... 2022

The judicial system in Ireland is established by the Constitution of Ireland, the principal courts being the District Courts and Circuit Courts (with limited jurisdiction), the High Court...

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Brand Protection In The Metaverse: EUIPO Updates Guidance On Trade Mark Applications For NFTs And Virtual Goods

The Metaverse increases the permeability of the borders between different digital environments and the physical world. Imagine stepping into a space where you can interact with virtual objects...

European Union International

WF

William Fry

Intellectual Property Rights And Artificial Intelligence: The Printing Revolution Meets Industry 4.0

We live in a world where technology enjoys exponential growth and limitless developments. Such technological advances are commonly fuelled by the ever-evolving phenomenon known as "Artificial Intelligence" ("AI").

RL

RDJ LLP

Russia Issues Decree Providing For 0% Compensation For The Unauthorised Use Of Certain IP Rights Emanating From "Unfriendly Countries"

WF

William Fry

New Irish High Court Intellectual Property And Technology List

In October 2020, the report of the Review of the Administration of Civil Justice Group was published. One of Its recommendations was to establish a dedicated list to hear intellectual property ("IP") ...

Ireland Technology

MG

Maples Group

Ireland Launches Intellectual Property And Technology Court And Reforms IP Disputes Procedures

A new division of Ireland's Commercial Court dedicated to intellectual property cases and disputes about complex technology has been established under a revised Order 63A of the Rules of the Superior Courts (revised Rules).

WF

William Fry

Manchester United Settle Trade Mark Dispute With SEGA

Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) has settled a trade mark dispute with games developer and publisher SEGA over the use of the club's name and crest in the popular 'Football Manager' computer game.

European Union IP

WF

William Fry

Doing Business In... 2021

The judicial system in Ireland is established by the Constitution, the principal courts being the district courts and circuit courts (with limited jurisdiction), the High Court...

Ireland Commercial

M

Matheson

Damages Not An Adequate Remedy In Trade Mark Dispute

WF

William Fry

IP: What To Think About When Launching A New Product Or Service Onto The Market

M

Matheson

Kerry Group Loses Trade Mark Butter Battle With Rival Kerrygold

WF

William Fry

COVID-19 Practical Considerations: Deadlines At IP Offices Extended

Worldwide Coronavirus

AC

Arthur Cox

Five "Headline" Points To Remember When Taking Security Over Intangibles

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

Ten Top Tips To Enhancing IP In A Sports Sponsorship Deal

M

Matheson

The New Trade Mark Regulations: What Brand Owners Need To Know

European Union IP

AC

Arthur Cox

Is Your Food Really Guaranteed Irish? New Transparency Requirements Under EU Food Law

European Union Healthcare

M

Matheson

I'm Revokin' It – EUIPO Revokes BIG MAC EU Trade Mark

AC

Arthur Cox

A Brief Guide To Registering Trade Marks

M

Matheson

Who Should Bear The Cost Of Blocking Orders For IP Infringement?

AC

Arthur Cox

Putting The Foot Down – Could Christian Louboutin Red Soles Trademark Be Invalid?

WM

Whitney Moore

Ireland – A Leading Location For Holding And Managing Intellectual Property

MG

Maples Group

Guide To Business Tax Rates 2017

European Union Tax

OS

O'Gradys Solicitors

Notable IP Cases From 2017

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

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Mason Hayes & Curran

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