Katarzyna Sotyn
What does olive oil have to do with wine? When a trademark containing a geographical indication can be registered
29.05.2025
intellectual property
A Portuguese company filed for trademark registration by the EUIPO of the word sign “Quevedo Port” for two products: olive oil and wine. Registration was opposed by an association of makers of Port wine, which is a protected denomination of origin. Nonetheless, the EUIPO properly registered the disputed mark. Why?

Changes in the EU system for protection of geographical indications
20.03.2025
intellectual property
So far, geographical indications have been primarily relevant to just a few countries, such as Italy and France. But recent changes at the EU level are opening up interesting prospects for Polish producers as well. Below we write more about what geographical indications are, how the protection system has recently changed, and who stands to benefit from these changes.

What will YouTube not tell you about an intellectual property infringer?
17.09.2020
European Court of Justice, intellectual property
For years, film distributors have been fighting against illegal sharing of movies on the internet. The enforcement of rights before the courts is hampered in particular by the functioning of the platforms on which the films are posted, including the users’ relative anonymity. In a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union held that YouTube and Google are not obliged to turn over data to holders of IP rights allowing them to identify users who have infringed their rights. Which data? More below.
