Artiklar av Marcus Norrgård

In this case regarding a trademark application for a geometrical figure as a surface pattern, the PMCA provide guidelines in relation to distinctiveness in relation to surface trademarks, and particularly the assessment for its inherited distinctiveness. This case further elaborates on the responsibilities an applicant holds in relation to showing distinctiveness for signs, patterns or products that are not typically associated with being trademarks.

The balance of the law on the peace of the maritime grave at the wreck of Estonia and the journalistic interest (the Court of Appeal for Western Sweden, B 5637-22)

Rättsfall | Sverige

The balance of the law on the peace of the maritime grave at the wreck of Estonia and the journalistic interest (the Court of Appeal for Western Sweden, B 5637-22) Filip Jerneke and Stefan Widmark Introduction In this case, two persons were convicted for offence against the law on the peace of the maritime grave at the wreck of the passenger vessel Estonia after diving close to and filming the wreck for the purpose of making a documentary film. In this context, the most interesting aspect is how the court draws the line between the peace of the maritime grave and the journalistic interest.

Gross defamation – similar statements in different media resulting in different judgements (Stockholm District Court, B 568-21 and Svea Court of Appeal B 374-20)

Rättsfall | Sverige

Whether defamation is made in constitutionally protected or other media can have decisive effect. This is shown in two judgments from Stockholm District Court and the Svea Court of Appeal. The cases concern similar statements made relatively close in time by a woman about a man. However, the woman was convicted in one case but acquitted in the other.

Jaguar replica sportscar does not constitute copyright infringement

Rättsfall | Sverige

This case concerns a dispute between international car manufacturer Jaguar and a Swedish company, as well as the company's two owners, regarding allegations of copyright infringement in the defendants' production of a replica Jaguar C-Type sportscar.(1) The second-instance Patent and Market Court of Appeal reversed the first instance-court's decision and found that the replica did not constitute copyright infringement on two unusual grounds:

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Artiklar av Marcus Norrgård

Recension över David Johansson, Skada och ersättning vid immaterialrättsliga intrång | NIR 3/2021

Upphovsrättslig rättspraxis i Finland åren 2010–2018, del III | NIR 2/2021

Upphovsrättslig rättspraxis i Finland åren 2010–2018, del II | NIR 1/2021

Upphovsrättslig rättspraxis i Finland åren 2010–2018, del I | NIR 4/2019

The new protection of trade secrets in the Nordic countries | NIR 4/2018

Den nya finska lagen om företagshemligheter | NIR 4/2018

UPC-processen och dess särdrag – en jämförelse med marknadsdomstolen i Finland | NIR 4/2014

Ur finsk rättspraxis forts. | NIR 2/2007

Sanktionsdirektivet och dess genomförande i Finland | NIR 6/2006

Immaterialrättens sanktionssystem och Enforcement-direktivet | NIR 5/2004

Ur finsk rättspraxis | NIR 3/2004

Counterfeiting och transit. Kommentar till HD 2002:119 | NIR 3/2004

Ett harmoniserat immaterialrättsligt sanktionssystem | NIR 4/2003

Ur finsk rättspraxis | NIR 4/2002

Utvecklingen | NIR 3/2001

Litteratur | NIR 3/2001

Gemenskapsvarumärket och de nationella domstolarnas internationella behörighet | NIR 3/1998