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HAPI Drum (USA)
From Grahm Doe, founder of HAPI Drum
PANArt Design protection for integral Hang („Musical Instrument“)
PANArt Design protection for integral Hang („Musical Instrument“)
PANArt European Patent Files /registerlink
Note: This link is relevant for the Topic "PANArt vs. Pantheon Steel"
PANArt: Gubal(R) design protection
PANArt applies for design protection for „Gubal“ and similar shapes
Lumen – Electro acoustic Handpan
"A fully self-contained electronic percussion instrument in the form of a traditional handpan."
Article: «Vu Hang» zu Gubal (german)
"There are no more hang from the manufacturer. " (translated)
PANArt Design protection
International Registration Number DM/090 026 Date of the international registration 14.03.2016
PANArt Designprotection: „Gede“
description: a little pot with a hole on the upper side is designprotected by PANArt. It is labeled a percussion instrument.
A Design is protected by PANArt
Again a design is protected by PANArt
PANArt Lawsuits against “Asachan” (CH) and “Hand Steel Pan” (IT)
description: "Gupan" by HandSteelpan is banned. Handpans by Asachan and HandSteelpan not banned.
Wikipedia Edit: Reto brought Ghatam now suddenly “at request”
Due to many sources and articles a Ghatam was brought by Reto Weber out of his own initiative (and NOT at request from Felix Rohner). Before legal Actions happened in 2020 this detail is suddenly changed.
Dii Luna Ohm Hybrid Handpan and Tongue Drum
"The US Patented design combines the sounds of the top shell handpan notes with the bottom shell tongues to produce an extremely mesmerizing sonic experience."
Article & Video (german) in “BÄRNTODAY” about the ‘Berner Klangobjekt’, the Hang – and the upcoming lawsuit in Bern end of september 2023
Last Updated on 4. September 2023 Erfolgreicher, als ihnen lieb ist: «Hang»-Erfinder feiern Jubiläum | BärnToday (baerntoday.ch) ” [en] More successful than they would like: “Hang” inventors celebrate anniversary Bern-based PANArt Hangbau AG is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. They became world famous with their “Hang” in the early 2000s – and even had … Continue reading "Article & Video (german) in “BÄRNTODAY” about the ‘Berner Klangobjekt’, the Hang – and the upcoming lawsuit in Bern end of september 2023"
The official schedule of hearings of the Commercial Court of Bern is published
Last Updated on 27. August 2023 The official schedule of hearings of the Commercial Court of Bern is published on the website of the Commercial Court of the Canton of Bern –> https://www.zsg.justice.be.ch/de/start/dienstleistungen/oeffentliche-verhandlungen.html It is pointed out that although the hearing is held in public, the audience seats are very limited. “Only persons who have prior WRITTEN … Continue reading "The official schedule of hearings of the Commercial Court of Bern is published"
PANIVERSE.ORG – PANArt – We have created something that looks like it sounds, and sounds like it looks
Last Updated on 1. October 2023 PANArt – We have created something that looks like it sounds, and sounds like it looks – PANIVERSE.ORG <<The two days in court last week in Bern were very exciting…..>
Handpan Day 2023 – Talk with Daniel Bernasconi about the latest news regarding the “HCU vs. PANArt Hearing” in Bern
Video to Watch: News from HCU - Tune in to Daniel Bernasconi of the HCU team as we look at the battle at the heart of the Handpan world.
HCU Newsletter: January 2024
update regarding the end of September 2023 court date including: Opening Statement (German) Opening Statement (automatic English translation) Closing Statement (German) Closing Statement (automatic English translation)
The History, Development and Global Dissemination of the Hang/Handpan – Wong, A CK. (2023). The History, Development and Global Dissemination of the Hang/Handpan. (Unpublished Doctoral thesis, City, University of London)
Last Updated on 30. April 2024 Thesis (Doctoral) published on 25 Apr 2024 16:00 link: https://openaccess.city.ac.uk/id/eprint/32744/ In the year 2000, a flying-saucer-like musical instrument named the Hang was invented in Bern, Switzerland, by Swiss steelpan makers Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer. The thesis of Dr.Wong is available on the ‘Paniverse.org Blog‘ in 9 different language … Continue reading "The History, Development and Global Dissemination of the Hang/Handpan – Wong, A CK. (2023). The History, Development and Global Dissemination of the Hang/Handpan. (Unpublished Doctoral thesis, City, University of London)"
HCU Newsletter “We have received a 96 page verdict from the Court in Berne”
We have received a 96 page verdict from the Court in Berne. In summary, the Court has decided that there is a copyright on the Hang, but no decision has been made on its impact on current handpans.....
HCU Newsletter October 2024 – update in the PANArt litigation
.....First of all, we have filed an appeal against the first instance decision of the Court of Berne in relation to (only) the question whether the “Hang” instruments enjoy copyright protection at all. Almost all of the parties from the handpan side have joined the appeal, which is now pending at the Federal Court of Switzerland, the “Bundesgericht”.....
“Two Bernese against the rest of the world” – ‘BLICK’ article
Dispute over Swiss trend instrument Two Bernese against the rest of the world One of the largest Swiss media outlets reports on the current legal Dispute...