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Dutch Court Rejects Parody Defense For ABBA-Inspired Carnival Song
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.
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Winston Taylor
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LD The Hague, August 10, 2026, Infringement Action, Counterclaim For Revocation, UPC_CFI_251/2025, UPC_CFI_769/2025
Maxell, Ltd. has initiated infringement proceedings against Samsung Electronics and its European subsidiaries at the Unified Patent Court in The Hague, with Samsung filing counterclaims for revocation. The dispute centers on European Patent EP 2 061 230, involving complex questions of patent validity under Article 56 EPC and procedural rules governing infringement actions and revocation counterclaims.
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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Swiss Court Rejects Similarity Between Medical Products And Medical Services In CannaMed Trademark Dispute
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.
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Novagraaf Group
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Dutch Court Rejects Parody Defense For ABBA-Inspired Carnival Song
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.
Netherlands IP
WT
Winston Taylor
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L’actualité Juridique Numérique De La Semaine – 27 Juillet 2026
La Cour de justice de l'Union européenne a rendu une décision majeure concernant le géoblocage et le droit d'auteur transfrontalier dans l'affaire opposant l'Anne Frank Fonds à plusieurs organismes ayant publié en ligne les manuscrits d'Anne Frank. Cette affaire soulève des questions cruciales sur la protection des œuvres dont le statut juridique varie selon les États membres de l'UE.
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Haas Avocats
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LD The Hague, August 10, 2026, Infringement Action, Counterclaim For Revocation, UPC_CFI_251/2025, UPC_CFI_769/2025
Maxell, Ltd. has initiated infringement proceedings against Samsung Electronics and its European subsidiaries at the Unified Patent Court in The Hague, with Samsung filing counterclaims for revocation. The dispute centers on European Patent EP 2 061 230, involving complex questions of patent validity under Article 56 EPC and procedural rules governing infringement actions and revocation counterclaims.
Netherlands IP
BP
Bardehle Pagenberg
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Swiss Court Rejects Similarity Between Medical Products And Medical Services In CannaMed Trademark Dispute
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.
Netherlands IP
NG
Novagraaf Group
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