The Brompton bicycle CJEU decision – Where do functional shapes now stand in EU copyright law?

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• Introduction

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  The famous Brompton bicycle can be folded up after use. The bike was originally protected by a patent. Following its expiry, the defendant (Chedech/Get2Get) embarked on selling a similar bike in Belgium. Brompton then sued for copyright infringement. This webinar comments on the CJEU’s decision of 11 June 2020 (Case C‑833/18, SI, Brompton Bicycle Ltd. v. Chedech / Get2Get). This decision explains how copyright law applies to functional shapes and beyond.

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  • Speaker:

    Estelle DERCLAYE - University of Nottingham

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