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Feb 2, 20212 min read
Joint authorship dispute resolved after retrial
The long-lasting litigation over the authorship of the screenplay for the 2016 film “Florence Foster Jenkins” has resulted in the court...

Feb 2, 20213 min read
Passing off vs US law contract - guess which eagle wins?
Mr Justice Miles’s judgment in Lyle & Scott Limited v American Eagle Outfitters, Inc is an important decision for international fashion...


Feb 2, 20212 min read
The benefits of IP Insurance
With IP worth 75% of a business’ value why do less than 13% of businesses have IP insurance? It’s fascinating to read the insurance...


Feb 2, 20212 min read
Watch out! New employees could lead to a breach of confidence claim against you
A new employee joins a business. They have lots of new ideas and suggestions. Sounds great but might you be at risk? To put it another...


Feb 2, 20212 min read
Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens
Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...

Jan 29, 20212 min read
Brands prosper despite business difficulties
It’s a sad consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns in many countries that retailers have lost business, and regrettably...


Jan 28, 20212 min read
Joint authorship dispute resolved after retrial
The long-lasting litigation over the authorship of the screenplay for the 2016 film “Florence Foster Jenkins” has resulted in the court...


Jan 27, 20212 min read
Domain names are personal property
Domain names have been treated as a type of intellectual property for years but their precise status has not been clear in the UK, until...

Jan 24, 20212 min read
The limits of shape protection: The Gömböc example
It is very challenging to obtain a legal monopoly in a shape. The easiest solution is to file one or more registered designs within the...


Jan 24, 20213 min read
Legal 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 19, 20213 min read
Future gazing in a time of global crisis
There is no doubt that we are living through an unstable time. The pandemic has changed daily life for everyone. Politics are far from...


Oct 28, 20202 min read
What happens if the trade mark you use in practice is different to your registration?
Branding and trade mark use can change in subtle (and not so subtle) ways over time. For example, it may be used in a different typeface,...


Oct 25, 20204 min read
Will wearable tech revive retail?
Fashion and technology have long been on a collision course and, like so much, the pandemic has accelerated things in a dramatic and life...


Oct 25, 20204 min read
Will wearable tech revive retail?
Fashion and technology have long been on a collision course and, like so much, the pandemic has accelerated things in a dramatic and life...


Oct 13, 20202 min read
Search Orders - an important tool to stop counterfeits & more
There are many reasons why someone might want to get a search order. It is a very draconian remedy that gives a successful applicant the...

Oct 12, 20201 min read
Video & Podcast Alert: A career in IP and more
Eagle eyed readers may have noticed a few changes to EuropeanFashionLaw.com. A lot has happened recently (news flash!) and it is time to...


Oct 4, 20203 min read
Don't lose your rights after Brexit
We first wrote about the impact of Brexit over a year ago back in a pre pandemic era. Although we still don't have a deal. The outcomes...


Oct 4, 20203 min read
Don't lose your rights after Brexit
We first wrote about the impact of Brexit over a year ago back in a pre pandemic era. Although we still don't have a deal. The outcomes...


Sep 29, 20202 min read
Trade 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 20, 20205 min read
Online counterfeits - the Alibaba, Police and Brand perspective
Some luxury brands still choose to not operate an online presence. Whether this is sustainable in the long term is unclear. Regardless of...
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