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Innovation At Work And At Home: Clarifying Employer And Employee IP Rights Under Maltese Law (Part 2)
Maltese law creates a complex framework for determining intellectual property ownership when employees develop creative works outside standard working hours. The analysis extends beyond simple distinctions between work time and personal time, examining contractual duties, resource usage, and the relationship between creations and employer business activities. Even when employees successfully establish independent ownership, significant legal constraints may still apply where confidential information or trad
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When History Misleads: The CJEU’s Approach To Deceptive Trademarks And Luxury Branding
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether luxury brands can use historical dates in their trademarks when those dates suggest centuries of craftsmanship and heritage that don't actually exist. This landmark decision examines how false claims about a business's age may deceive consumers about product quality, particularly when tradition and prestige are key factors in purchasing luxury goods.
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European Union Trademark: A Malta Perspective
Malta's dual trademark protection system offers businesses strategic flexibility through national registration or the European Union Trademark route. The EUTM framework, governed by Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, provides cost-effective protection across 27 EU countries through a single application, while Malta's position as an English-speaking jurisdiction enhances its role in IP portfolio management and cross-border structuring.
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Innovation At Work And At Home: Clarifying Employer And Employee IP Rights Under Maltese Law (Part 2)
Maltese law creates a complex framework for determining intellectual property ownership when employees develop creative works outside standard working hours. The analysis extends beyond simple distinctions between work time and personal time, examining contractual duties, resource usage, and the relationship between creations and employer business activities. Even when employees successfully establish independent ownership, significant legal constraints may still apply where confidential information or trad
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When History Misleads: The CJEU’s Approach To Deceptive Trademarks And Luxury Branding
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether luxury brands can use historical dates in their trademarks when those dates suggest centuries of craftsmanship and heritage that don't actually exist. This landmark decision examines how false claims about a business's age may deceive consumers about product quality, particularly when tradition and prestige are key factors in purchasing luxury goods.
Malta IP
GA
Ganado Advocates
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European Union Trademark: A Malta Perspective
Malta's dual trademark protection system offers businesses strategic flexibility through national registration or the European Union Trademark route. The EUTM framework, governed by Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, provides cost-effective protection across 27 EU countries through a single application, while Malta's position as an English-speaking jurisdiction enhances its role in IP portfolio management and cross-border structuring.
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