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...
May 1, 20212 minTrade mark infringement claim upheldThe Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of trade mark infringement, but overturned a passing off finding, in a case concerning two UK...
Mar 9, 20211 minGoodbye Aunt Jemima, hello Pearl Milling CompanyTrade marks may theoretically last forever but brands are subject to change. The Aunt Jemima brand of pancake mix and syrup will be...
Jan 29, 20212 minBrands prosper despite business difficultiesIt’s a sad consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns in many countries that retailers have lost business, and regrettably...