Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Basmati: CJEU case offers more than a grain of truth about dates for relevant grounds disputes at the EUIPO
February 14, 2024
Basmati: CJEU case offers more than a grain of truth about dates for relevant grounds disputes at the EUIPO
Food & Drink Trademarks Brexit Disputes
Superheroes at the UKIPO/EUIPO in 2023 – BATMAN, SUPERMAN and BLACK ADAM
February 13, 2024
Superheroes at the UKIPO/EUIPO in 2023 – BATMAN, SUPERMAN and BLACK ADAM
Trademarks Celebrity Arts & Entertainment Disputes
BATMAN RETURNS: to secure inherent distinctive character in the Batman Logo
February 9, 2024
BATMAN RETURNS: to secure inherent distinctive character in the Batman Logo
Trademarks Celebrity Arts & Entertainment Disputes
The power of trade marks in the fashion industry
January 30, 2024
The power of trade marks in the fashion industry
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Walkers’ poppadom conundrum: when tax and IP laws meet
January 29, 2024
Walkers’ poppadom conundrum: when tax and IP laws meet
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
A point (pint?) for Aldi but the lookalikes battle goes on
January 25, 2024
A point (pint?) for Aldi but the lookalikes battle goes on
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
Adidas vs. Puma: the sibling rivalry and trade mark disputes
January 24, 2024
Adidas vs. Puma: the sibling rivalry and trade mark disputes
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Once more unto the breach – bicycle brand trade mark registration is held to have been filed in bad faith as it breached a coexistence agreement
January 22, 2024
Once more unto the breach – bicycle brand trade mark registration is held to have been filed in bad faith as it breached a coexistence agreement
Trademarks Sport Disputes
What’s in a (nick)name? A concept: FRIDA KAHLO v FRIDU
January 15, 2024
What’s in a (nick)name? A concept: FRIDA KAHLO v FRIDU
Trademarks Arts & Entertainment Disputes
Vans and Walmart take a big step and reach settlement over lookalike shoes
December 18, 2023
Vans and Walmart take a big step and reach settlement over lookalike shoes
Fashion Trademarks Look-a-likes Disputes
Watch this space - revocation actions and an appeal in the Samsung v Swatch Watch Face App trade mark fight means time is not yet up
November 21, 2023
Watch this space - revocation actions and an appeal in the Samsung v Swatch Watch Face App trade mark fight means time is not yet up
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer article- Jaguar Land Rover prowls to victory in their opposition to the registration of an EUTM
November 2, 2023
Kluwer article- Jaguar Land Rover prowls to victory in their opposition to the registration of an EUTM
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Royal Berkshire Polo Club reigns over Beverley Hills Polo Club in trade mark dispute
October 24, 2023
Royal Berkshire Polo Club reigns over Beverley Hills Polo Club in trade mark dispute
Trademarks Sport Disputes
Asics – score draw in swirl logo disputes
October 19, 2023
Asics – score draw in swirl logo disputes
Fashion Trademarks Disputes