European Fashion Law

Occasionally IP disputes break into the public domain. This one has to do with Nike, a famous brand, and also to do with Satan. Rosie and...

The IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...

Is there a likelihood of confusion between the figurative signs pictured below (PANTHÉ and PANTHER) for “Clothing; Headgear” in Class 25?...

Trade marks may theoretically last forever but brands are subject to change. The Aunt Jemima brand of pancake mix and syrup will be...

How can you stop someone from systematically copying your brand? What if it went further than just your designs and covered everything...

Image rights are both hugely important and a fallacy. The UK, has no specific law of "image rights" but it is possible to protect a...

IPSoc recently had the latest in its successful run of education events. The talk from Simon Malynicz QC, SkyKick's leading counsel, gave...

Brexit may be nearly upon us. If this happens after 29 March there are various short term consequences to registered rights in the UK and...

Can a US corporation selling construction software only in the Americas under the name ARGOS be sued for infringement of a registered...

Without intellectual property rights it would be virtually impossible for the European fashion industry to continue. These rights enable...

A mere four days after Arnold J's IWATCH decision, Mann J handed down his decision in another appeal from the hearing officer.  This time...