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Cheers to a rare EAGLE trade mark decision
This Court of Appeal decision is a helpful reminder that a lack of evidence of actual confusion is not necessarily fatal to a finding of...
Sep 2, 20213 min read
MILEY CYRUS gets name mark through in EU
A recent decision of the EU General Court looks like good news for celebrities. The singer Miley Cyrus had applied to register her name...
Jul 22, 20212 min read
CJEU takes pressure off Pirelli in shape TM case
Trade marks come in all shapes and sizes – words, slogans, colours, shapes, animations and more. One of the more unusual is a figurative...
Jun 24, 20213 min read
FOOTWARE trade mark not descriptive
As brands expand into new areas, particularly those driven by emerging technologies, they are often looking for innovative and memorable...
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Court of Appeal rules on liability and account of profits in trade mark case
The Court of Appeal has reviewed the law on liability and account of profits in a judgment concerning the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade...
May 28, 20213 min read
No penalty clause in IP Settlement Agreement: royalty clawback & 6 figure lump sum payment permitted
A judge in the Patents Court has ruled that terms concerning the ownership and validity of IP rights in a settlement agreement were not...
May 13, 20212 min read
Argos goes to the Court of Appeal but leaves empty handed
Can a US corporation selling construction software only in the Americas under the name ARGOS be sued for infringement of a registered...
Oct 15, 20186 min read
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