Communications Law
Plate envy and double-wall glasses – industrial design protection in Denmark and Canada
1. Introduction This paper examines industrial design protection in Denmark and Canada, reviewing a case from each country involving infringement action against similar, but not identical designs. 2. Copyright protection of Industrial Designs in Denmark The Danish Copyright Act The Danish Copyright Act (in Danish Ophavsretsloven, LBK nr 1144 af 23/10/2014) provides protection for applied […]
Jack Daniels Claims Trademark Infringement Against Bad Spaniels
Many of you may have seen alcohol brand inspired dog toys, such as “White Paw”, “Barkardi” and “Bad Spaniel”. While, I find such dog toys humorous, Jack Daniels does not, and we will soon find out whether the U.S. Supreme Court Agrees. The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether parody dog toy, “Bad Spaniels”, is entitled […]