Nov 5, 20213 minTherapists go to court over ARCHANGEL ALCHEMY markWe recently reported on the Litecoin case where an application to register a trade mark was found to constitute passing off (see blog...
Nov 5, 20211 minThe United Arab Emirates to join the Madrid SystemGood news for international trade mark filing! On 28 September, 2021, the United Arab Emirates Government and WIPO announced that the UAE...
Nov 5, 20212 min'Green' trade marks on the rise We’ve all become more conscious of climate change and other environmental issues over the past 25 years – and that can be seen in the...
Oct 4, 20212 minUnreasonable behaviour leads to IPEC costs awardIn early 2021, Deputy High Court Judge David Stone (sitting in the IP Enterprise Court, IPEC) in a dispute over the use of the name...
Jul 5, 20213 minCheck before you threaten, warns HHJ ClarkeThere’s rarely been a better example of the risks of launching litigation without careful consideration than the recent IPEC decision in...
Jul 3, 20212 minWhat happened to Colin the Caterpillar & what does it mean for your brand?We take legal research very seriously - in order to fully understand the implications of the most tasty dispute of the year, Colin vs...
Jul 3, 20212 minA jewel by any other name... passing off in the jewellery worldMiss Recorder Amanda Michaels, sitting as a judge in the IPEC, has upheld a claim for passing off in a dispute between two jewellery...
May 8, 20214 minGive this passing off case a butchersPassing off is often added as an afterthought to a trade mark infringement action. In those circumstances, it is very often successful....
May 8, 20212 minMONOPOLY cannot last forever without regular useThe EU General Court has upheld the EUIPO Board of Appeal decision in the MONOPOLY trade mark case. This is a long anticipated and...
Apr 17, 20212 minThe straw that broke the camel's CRYPTOBACK? Trade mark survives validity challengeThe IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...
Feb 2, 20212 minThe benefits of IP InsuranceWith IP worth 75% of a business’ value why do less than 13% of businesses have IP insurance? It’s fascinating to read the insurance...
Jan 24, 20213 minLegal Innovation = Microsoft Office?Legal innovation is often equated with one of the incredible new AI tools that are unveiled at tech events on a regular basis. However,...
Jan 6, 20211 minArbitration (clauses) last a long time...Are arbitration clauses a good idea? This post is not going to resolve this longstanding debate but it will highlight some of the...
Sep 29, 20202 minTrade marks in China There has long been a recognition that Chinese trade mark law has been moving toward a more reliable and consistent process. This is...
Sep 4, 20192 minLouboutin - red soles and trade mark protection The red sole on the base of Louboutin shoes has been the focus of both media and legal attention for many years. There has been extensive...
Aug 18, 20183 minHow to start a fashion businessWhen you start a new fashion business, there are lots of competing interests for your time. You want to get finance to pay for stock and...