China joins the Hague System
China has been steadily overhauling its IP system for well over a decade. Last week, in the latest development, China joined WIPO’s Hague...
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When does an arbitration clause apply to trade mark infringement proceedings?
The Court of Appeal recently found that a company which had acquired the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade marks was bound by an arbitration...
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What is the Unitary Patent and why does it matter to you?
The unitary patent represents the biggest change to the IP landscape in Europe since the Community Trade Mark (now EUTM). Even if you’re...
Aug 24, 20182 min read
What is a trade mark?
Trade marks give you the exclusive right to use a particular "sign" in your business for particular goods and services. They can...
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How to start a fashion business
When 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...
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