Nov 20, 20212 minWhen can Parts of a Ferrari be protected as Unregistered Designs?When can component parts of a product be protected as unregistered Community designs (UCDs)? The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)...
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...
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...
Jan 24, 20212 minThe limits of shape protection: The Gömböc exampleIt is very challenging to obtain a legal monopoly in a shape. The easiest solution is to file one or more registered designs within the...
Sep 6, 20202 minWhat does the Platform to Business Regulation mean for fashion?The new Platform to Business Regulation (P2B regulation) applies across the EU from 12 July 2020. This Regulation is part of the EU's...