04 JANUARY 2024
How amendments to the Trademark Act have helped align Norway with the rest of Europe
Amendments to the Norwegian Trademark Act, which entered into force on 1 March 2023, have brought the country into line with current European legislation and directives. Exploring some of these changes reveals how they may impact registration decision making.
Authors:
Solvår Winnie Finnanger
15 JUNE 2023
Danish practice to align with EUIPO on following GI conflict over Scotch Whisky
A dispute involving the GI Scotch Whisky has led to a more harmonised approach between the DKPTO and EUIPO. It also highlights that consumer surveys are a powerful tool when evidence of public perception is required.
Authors:
Fabio Pezzolato
13 APRIL 2023
How evolving regulations are affecting trademark registrations related to NFTS and virtual goods and services in 2023
The publishing of the latest edition of the Nice Classification on 1 January 2023 provides clarity for applicants by highlighting disparities among the Scandinavian approaches to navigating trademark registration in digital marketplaces.
Authors:
Elizaveta Osipchuk
23 FEBRUARY 2023
Pressure mounts to register black and white marks before adoption of new Trademarks Act
With Norway set to end its tradition of protecting black and white versions of figurative trademarks from March, trademark owners and brands hoping to register must quickly assess the spectrum of colour protection their mark needs.
Authors:
Solvår Winnie Finnanger
09 FEBRUARY 2023
Why colour marks in Denmark are so difficult to register
Among EU member states, Denmark is a particularly challenging jurisdiction in which to register single colour marks. Its high threshold for registration challenges applicants to provide solid evidence to demonstrate the need to protect a particular colour.
Authors:
Louise Thorning Ahle
10 NOVEMBER 2022
Legislators propose targeting commercial image manipulation in Denmark
Entertainment, marketing and brand management professionals are bracing for impact as legislators propose full disclosure of photo enhancement for commercial use.
Authors:
Morten Jessel
01 SEPTEMBER 2022
Commercial use of copyrights and the impact of working relationships on licensing negotiations
Compensation for alleged unauthorised use and sublicensing to third parties without compensation to the rights holder creates IP conundrum.
Authors:
Peter Hermansson
09 JUNE 2022
Scandinavian music streaming success is losing out to NFT sales
Musicians are increasingly entering the metaverse to distribute their work, using NFTs as the vehicle for doing so. With huge money involved, the music industry may be at the forefront of a new era, and IP and entertainment lawyers will need to be on their toes.
Authors:
Morten Jessel
12 MAY 2022
Why Scandinavian companies have been quick to adopt NFTs
Vast sums of capital are being poured into IP protection in the NFT space, however, infringement is rife, the legislation is still vague and there is no formal dispute resolution process. The time is ripe for trademark-owning companies to incorporate NFTs into their existing IP and branding strategies.
Authors:
Niclas Jonsson
