Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
DUUUVAL cry of appeal goes unheeded by the General Court
March 22, 2023
DUUUVAL cry of appeal goes unheeded by the General Court
Checkmate: General Court rejects Louis Vuitton’s claim of acquired distinctiveness in its chequerboard pattern
March 17, 2023
Checkmate: General Court rejects Louis Vuitton’s claim of acquired distinctiveness in its chequerboard pattern
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Silicon Valley Bank – The collapse of a premier technology bank with a premium brand
March 14, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank – The collapse of a premier technology bank with a premium brand
Tech,  Brand Valuation,  Finance
(Un)true brew? Brewdog falls foul of the ASA's advertising rules
March 9, 2023
(Un)true brew? Brewdog falls foul of the ASA's advertising rules
Food & Drink,  Advertising,  Commercial Contracts
CITMA article- Copyright claim gets lost in translation
February 28, 2023
CITMA article- Copyright claim gets lost in translation
Publishing,  Designs & Copyright,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
Iceland the nation freezes out Iceland the supermarket in the competition for their name
February 22, 2023
Iceland the nation freezes out Iceland the supermarket in the competition for their name
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Travel,  Disputes
China proposes amendments to trade mark law
February 17, 2023
China proposes amendments to trade mark law
Trademarks
Direct liability of online hybrid marketplaces: the shoe is now on the other foot
February 14, 2023
Direct liability of online hybrid marketplaces: the shoe is now on the other foot
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Advertising
Mauritius joins international IP systems
February 9, 2023
Mauritius joins international IP systems
Trademarks,  IP basics
Have you got a UK address for service? An important notice to international owners of UK trade mark and design rights
February 7, 2023
Have you got a UK address for service? An important notice to international owners of UK trade mark and design rights
Trademarks,  IP basics
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- CJEU rules in quartet of cases that Falsified Medicines Directive no excuse for repackaging of products
January 31, 2023
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- CJEU rules in quartet of cases that Falsified Medicines Directive no excuse for repackaging of products
Trademarks,  Pharma
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- L’Oréal is triumphant in the battle of the ‘K’ trade marks
January 25, 2023
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- L’Oréal is triumphant in the battle of the ‘K’ trade marks
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes,  Beauty
How Brands Can Protect Customers Against Malvertising
January 19, 2023
How Brands Can Protect Customers Against Malvertising
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Advertising
Four questions to ask yourself before registering a trade mark
January 17, 2023
Four questions to ask yourself before registering a trade mark
Trademarks,  IP basics
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- A Lidl Use Goes a Long Way
December 27, 2022
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- A Lidl Use Goes a Long Way
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Online Safety Bill to move towards lower threshold for Big Tech
December 21, 2022
Online Safety Bill to move towards lower threshold for Big Tech
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech
Generation Vape; how to make sure attempts by vape brands to infringe the rights of your brand go up in smoke
December 8, 2022
Generation Vape; how to make sure attempts by vape brands to infringe the rights of your brand go up in smoke
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Disputes
The Amazon UK Buy Box (non)-Claim
November 24, 2022
The Amazon UK Buy Box (non)-Claim
Advertising,  Commercial Contracts,  Disputes
Goodwill Hunting: passing off v company name complaints
November 15, 2022
Goodwill Hunting: passing off v company name complaints
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Domains
Big-Brand Fashion overthrown by ‘House of’ Passion
November 8, 2022
Big-Brand Fashion overthrown by ‘House of’ Passion
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
The General Court takes a different approach regarding The Standard of genuine use
November 2, 2022
The General Court takes a different approach regarding The Standard of genuine use
Trademarks,  Travel,  Disputes
This Week in Web3: Unstoppable Domains recalls their ‘.COIN’ extension amid pre-existing offerings by Emercoin
October 28, 2022
This Week in Web3: Unstoppable Domains recalls their ‘.COIN’ extension amid pre-existing offerings by Emercoin
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech
An investigator's guide to OBE
October 26, 2022
An investigator's guide to OBE
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  IP basics
Family life and the law: can they coexist under one roof?
October 18, 2022
Family life and the law: can they coexist under one roof?
Countertalk Article- Demystifying Intellectual Property: trademarks, copyright and what it all means
October 14, 2022
Countertalk Article- Demystifying Intellectual Property: trademarks, copyright and what it all means
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes,  IP basics
What is the Digital Services Act and how will it protect brands and support online enforcement?
October 12, 2022
What is the Digital Services Act and how will it protect brands and support online enforcement?
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech,  Advertising
ROUGH DIAMOND- a clear cut case of a trade mark filed in bad faith
October 7, 2022
ROUGH DIAMOND- a clear cut case of a trade mark filed in bad faith
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
The in-house trademark department of 2027: preparing for an innovative future
October 6, 2022
The in-house trademark department of 2027: preparing for an innovative future
Trademarks,  Tech
The Purple Reign: Sweet taste of relief for Cadbury in the High Court
October 3, 2022
The Purple Reign: Sweet taste of relief for Cadbury in the High Court
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Sky and Skykick are not quite yet able to kick their trade mark dispute to the curb
September 28, 2022
Sky and Skykick are not quite yet able to kick their trade mark dispute to the curb
Trademarks,  Tech,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
This Week in Web3: Ethereum Evolves
September 23, 2022
This Week in Web3: Ethereum Evolves
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech
An Insignificant Departure: Husqvarna’s robot lawnmower is not different enough to function as a trade mark
September 21, 2022
An Insignificant Departure: Husqvarna’s robot lawnmower is not different enough to function as a trade mark
Trademarks,  Automotive,  Tech,  Disputes
Here's looking at you .kids- a new generic top-level domain not to kid around with (part two)
September 13, 2022
Here's looking at you .kids- a new generic top-level domain not to kid around with (part two)
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
Ballon d’Or scores consolation goal before the General Court
September 7, 2022
Ballon d’Or scores consolation goal before the General Court
Publishing,  Trademarks,  Sport,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
KLUWER TRADE MARK BLOG- the eye has a tendency to see what it expects to see, but ZARA and ZANA are not confusing similar
August 31, 2022
KLUWER TRADE MARK BLOG- the eye has a tendency to see what it expects to see, but ZARA and ZANA are not confusing similar
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
CITMA Review article- the case for change
August 26, 2022
CITMA Review article- the case for change
Trademarks,  Disputes
Only fools infringe copyright
August 25, 2022
Only fools infringe copyright
Designs & Copyright,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
How to stop trademark lookalikes
August 25, 2022
How to stop trademark lookalikes
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Look-a-likes,  Disputes
An (Irish) Road Less Travelled
August 18, 2022
An (Irish) Road Less Travelled
Trademarks,  Brexit,  Disputes,  Pharma
Here's looking at you .kids- a new generic top-level domain not to kid around with
August 10, 2022
Here's looking at you .kids- a new generic top-level domain not to kid around with
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Toys
Wonder Woman suffers a defeat in her battle against Unilever
August 9, 2022
Wonder Woman suffers a defeat in her battle against Unilever
Trademarks,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark blog- NFTs defined as property, but do they have value?
August 4, 2022
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark blog- NFTs defined as property, but do they have value?
Domain Acquisitions: A Practical Guide
July 27, 2022
Domain Acquisitions: A Practical Guide
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
Kluwer Trade Mark blog- Your Tang isn't my Tang
July 21, 2022
Kluwer Trade Mark blog- Your Tang isn't my Tang
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
IPEC not the right match for the case Match Group v Muzmatch
July 19, 2022
IPEC not the right match for the case Match Group v Muzmatch
Trademarks,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
Stobbs in the CITMA review- Monster mashed in trade mark opposition claim
July 14, 2022
Stobbs in the CITMA review- Monster mashed in trade mark opposition claim
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Avoiding the Bait: Phishing in Web3
July 6, 2022
Avoiding the Bait: Phishing in Web3
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Finance
What Pride means to me meets What makes us, us
June 28, 2022
What Pride means to me meets What makes us, us
Advertising
Skechers asks the question... To Disclose Or Not To Disclose?
June 23, 2022
Skechers asks the question... To Disclose Or Not To Disclose?
Fashion,  Designs & Copyright,  Disputes
No rest for Robinhood
June 16, 2022
No rest for Robinhood
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Domains,  Finance
Cult following for VW's campervan?
June 14, 2022
Cult following for VW's campervan?
Trademarks,  Automotive,  Disputes
GC goes ape for UK earlier rights
June 8, 2022
GC goes ape for UK earlier rights
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Court decides that there is space for more than one Baron de Rothschild in the wine industry
June 1, 2022
Court decides that there is space for more than one Baron de Rothschild in the wine industry
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Stobbs serves against counterfeiting in the biggest raid in the UK
May 30, 2022
Stobbs serves against counterfeiting in the biggest raid in the UK
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
What now for brand owners and IPEC?
May 26, 2022
What now for brand owners and IPEC?
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Travel,  Sport,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
Online Safety Bill to be introduced to stamp out fraudsters and scammers in a bid to strengthen online safety for users
May 25, 2022
Online Safety Bill to be introduced to stamp out fraudsters and scammers in a bid to strengthen online safety for users
Online Brand Enforcement,  Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Finance,  Arts & Entertainment,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
How to approach the spiralling complexity of counterfeiting in China – and win
May 23, 2022
How to approach the spiralling complexity of counterfeiting in China – and win
Online Brand Enforcement,  Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
IPEC disputes still involve too much evidence – why?
May 20, 2022
IPEC disputes still involve too much evidence – why?
Trademarks,  Disputes
Judicial reminders on how to use IPEC
May 13, 2022
Judicial reminders on how to use IPEC
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
The war on IP
May 9, 2022
The war on IP
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
Cutting out the unnecessary correspondence in IP litigation
May 5, 2022
Cutting out the unnecessary correspondence in IP litigation
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Travel,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Designs & Copyright,  Sport,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes,  IP basics,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
No bang for Phantom Fireworks in recent UDRP Decision
May 4, 2022
No bang for Phantom Fireworks in recent UDRP Decision
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Arts & Entertainment
Brand owners: push your lawyers to change the way they charge in IPEC
April 29, 2022
Brand owners: push your lawyers to change the way they charge in IPEC
Trademarks,  Disputes,  IP basics
World IP Day 2022- Stobbs' pick of the brands who are Innovating for a Better Future
April 26, 2022
World IP Day 2022- Stobbs' pick of the brands who are Innovating for a Better Future
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  IP basics
On World IP Day we ask: Why are IP litigation costs in England so high?
April 26, 2022
On World IP Day we ask: Why are IP litigation costs in England so high?
Trademarks,  Disputes,  IP basics
Clarity over the confusion about the CULTCAMPER trade mark
April 20, 2022
Clarity over the confusion about the CULTCAMPER trade mark
Trademarks,  Automotive,  Disputes
Cosmetics and copyright: battling the copycats
April 12, 2022
Cosmetics and copyright: battling the copycats
Designs & Copyright,  Disputes,  Beauty
Sausage rolls in Primark- whatever next? The rise of shop-in-shops
April 6, 2022
Sausage rolls in Primark- whatever next? The rise of shop-in-shops
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Automotive,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Beauty,  Toys
Not the right fit for Skechers
March 30, 2022
Not the right fit for Skechers
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
IIC Journal/ Springer Nature article- Overview of United Kingdom Trade Mark Cases 2021
March 24, 2022
IIC Journal/ Springer Nature article- Overview of United Kingdom Trade Mark Cases 2021
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Sport,  Finance,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
Kluwer Article- A STEALTHY acquisition leads to a valid defence in trade mark infringement proceedings
March 18, 2022
Kluwer Article- A STEALTHY acquisition leads to a valid defence in trade mark infringement proceedings
Trademarks,  Tech,  Disputes
Certification marks and fashion: making it easier to follow the sustainability trend
March 10, 2022
Certification marks and fashion: making it easier to follow the sustainability trend
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Advertising,  IP basics
Another roll of the dice for basmati rice
March 3, 2022
Another roll of the dice for basmati rice
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Coexistence agreements: a practical guide
March 1, 2022
Coexistence agreements: a practical guide
Trademarks,  Commercial Contracts,  Disputes,  IP basics
Brand protection in lands unrecognised
February 24, 2022
Brand protection in lands unrecognised
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Domains,  Designs & Copyright,  Brand Valuation,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Disputes,  Brand Structuring,  IP basics
Skullcandy survives a battle to the death between two skull trade marks
February 22, 2022
Skullcandy survives a battle to the death between two skull trade marks
Trademarks,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
China joins the International Design Registration System
February 17, 2022
China joins the International Design Registration System
Designs & Copyright
Meta files a UDRP complaint to protect the Metaverse
February 15, 2022
Meta files a UDRP complaint to protect the Metaverse
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech,  Finance,  Disputes
NFTs: what legal issues should you be aware of?
February 11, 2022
NFTs: what legal issues should you be aware of?
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Finance,  Arts & Entertainment,  IP basics
Successful Licensing: What’s stopping you?
January 26, 2022
Successful Licensing: What’s stopping you?
Brand Extension (licensing)
But that's my name! A guide to when to use your own name for your fashion brand
January 24, 2022
But that's my name! A guide to when to use your own name for your fashion brand
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Celebrity,  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring,  IP basics
Fake toys on Christmas? Sleigh it ain't so!
January 18, 2022
Fake toys on Christmas? Sleigh it ain't so!
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Disputes,  IP basics,  Toys
Face race between Facebook and Financial & General Holdings
January 17, 2022
Face race between Facebook and Financial & General Holdings
Trademarks,  Tech,  Disputes
Jamaica becomes latest member of the International Trade Mark System
January 13, 2022
Jamaica becomes latest member of the International Trade Mark System
Trademarks,  IP basics
May The Attractive Force Be With You
January 10, 2022
May The Attractive Force Be With You
Trademarks,  Disputes
McDonald’s International Property Company Ltd v Children Cancer Aid Limited [McVegan] (O-675-21)
January 4, 2022
McDonald’s International Property Company Ltd v Children Cancer Aid Limited [McVegan] (O-675-21)
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Protecting ‘The Next Rembrandt’: Copyright in AI-generated works
December 22, 2021
Protecting ‘The Next Rembrandt’: Copyright in AI-generated works
Publishing,  Designs & Copyright,  Arts & Entertainment
VAGISAN found to infringe VAGISIL's trade mark
December 10, 2021
VAGISAN found to infringe VAGISIL's trade mark
Trademarks,  Disputes,  Pharma
How athletes who suddenly shoot to fame can make their (trade) mark on and off the court
December 2, 2021
How athletes who suddenly shoot to fame can make their (trade) mark on and off the court
Trademarks,  Domains,  Advertising,  Brand Valuation,  Sport,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Celebrity,  Look-a-likes,  Arts & Entertainment,  Brand Extension (licensing),  IP basics
UDRP Consolidation- an overview
November 24, 2021
UDRP Consolidation- an overview
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
Three nil defeat for AC Milan in its EU trade mark application for its famous logo
November 19, 2021
Three nil defeat for AC Milan in its EU trade mark application for its famous logo
Trademarks,  Sport,  Disputes
Off-White™ x The MET Collaborative Collection
November 18, 2021
Off-White™ x The MET Collaborative Collection
Fashion,  IP basics
Hot off the press- the importance of PR in your trade mark dispute strategy
November 16, 2021
Hot off the press- the importance of PR in your trade mark dispute strategy
Trademarks,  Look-a-likes,  Disputes,  IP basics
CITMA article- Victoria's Secret fails to find the secret to success
November 10, 2021
CITMA article- Victoria's Secret fails to find the secret to success
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Walking the line between inspiration and imitation in fashion
November 3, 2021
Walking the line between inspiration and imitation in fashion
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  IP basics
Boohoo for BOOHOO at the UKIPO
October 26, 2021
Boohoo for BOOHOO at the UKIPO
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Kluwer Trademark Blog- what does PureOaty mean?
October 19, 2021
Kluwer Trademark Blog- what does PureOaty mean?
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Board of Appeal leaves Fresh & Dry hung out to dry
October 15, 2021
Board of Appeal leaves Fresh & Dry hung out to dry
Trademarks,  Disputes,  Beauty
United Arab Emirates to join the Madrid Protocol
October 6, 2021
United Arab Emirates to join the Madrid Protocol
Trademarks,  IP basics
Brexit- Impact on Exhaustion of Rights
September 29, 2021
Brexit- Impact on Exhaustion of Rights
Trademarks,  Brexit
Has Lindt struck gold?
September 22, 2021
Has Lindt struck gold?
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Guerlain made up following General Court decision
September 14, 2021
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Guerlain made up following General Court decision
Trademarks,  Beauty
Comerica Bank v. Withheld for Privacy Purposes, Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf / Dea Garcia, Case No. D2021-1139
September 3, 2021
Comerica Bank v. Withheld for Privacy Purposes, Privacy service provided by Withheld for Privacy ehf / Dea Garcia, Case No. D2021-1139
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Finance
Things are not what they seem – no likelihood of confusion for MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS
August 31, 2021
Things are not what they seem – no likelihood of confusion for MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS
Trademarks,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
Adore Me v Adore Us
August 27, 2021
Adore Me v Adore Us
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Domain Dispute Policies Beyond the UDRP
August 25, 2021
Domain Dispute Policies Beyond the UDRP
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
Lifestyle Equities v Greenwich Polo Club
August 17, 2021
Lifestyle Equities v Greenwich Polo Club
Trademarks,  Sport,  Disputes
Word on the street: graffiti and IP
August 16, 2021
Word on the street: graffiti and IP
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Arts & Entertainment
NFTs x Fashion – A trend or a virtual wardrobe staple?
August 13, 2021
NFTs x Fashion – A trend or a virtual wardrobe staple?
Fashion,  Finance
Use it or lose it!
August 13, 2021
Use it or lose it!
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
IP is not just for big business...
August 13, 2021
IP is not just for big business...
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  IP basics,  Beauty
NFTs- should we, shouldn't we?
August 13, 2021
NFTs- should we, shouldn't we?
Finance,  Brand Extension (licensing)
London Fashion Week: our personal highlights
June 22, 2021
London Fashion Week: our personal highlights
Fashion
FOOTWARE malfunction for Puma
June 15, 2021
FOOTWARE malfunction for Puma
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Tech,  Disputes
Smith & Wesson v Stephen Webster
June 10, 2021
Smith & Wesson v Stephen Webster
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Advertising,  Disputes
CHANEL V HUAWEI - T-44/20
June 6, 2021
CHANEL V HUAWEI - T-44/20
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Tech,  Disputes
LGBT+ and brands
May 31, 2021
LGBT+ and brands
Advertising
UDRP Consolidation Request? How to Increase the Impact of UDRP Proceedings with Lower Costs
May 26, 2021
UDRP Consolidation Request? How to Increase the Impact of UDRP Proceedings with Lower Costs
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Telecoms,  Advertising
Lidl injuncted in Scotland for Hendrick's look-alike
May 25, 2021
Lidl injuncted in Scotland for Hendrick's look-alike
Food & Drink,  Look-a-likes,  Disputes
MULTIBUS: When the facts don't support the findings
May 19, 2021
MULTIBUS: When the facts don't support the findings
Trademarks,  Automotive,  Disputes
Sherlock Systems C.V. v Apple Inc. [KEYNOTE] � R-2642/2017-1
May 6, 2021
Sherlock Systems C.V. v Apple Inc. [KEYNOTE] � R-2642/2017-1
Trademarks,  Domains,  Tech
The game has changed: IA and IP are claiming the crown in the retail sector
April 28, 2021
The game has changed: IA and IP are claiming the crown in the retail sector
Fashion,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring
We are excited to announce our new strategic alliance with patent specialists EIP!
April 28, 2021
We are excited to announce our new strategic alliance with patent specialists EIP!
BBQLOUMI -v- HALLOUMI - another blow is dished out to the Cypriot cheese
March 30, 2021
BBQLOUMI -v- HALLOUMI - another blow is dished out to the Cypriot cheese
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
They just won't Lego. The General Court of the European Union struck down the EUIPO's decision: a huge win for Lego in its pursuit of a design patent.
March 26, 2021
They just won't Lego. The General Court of the European Union struck down the EUIPO's decision: a huge win for Lego in its pursuit of a design patent.
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Disputes,  Patents,  Toys
Fashion Focus: thinking about sustainability in fashion
March 18, 2021
Fashion Focus: thinking about sustainability in fashion
Fashion,  Advertising
The Things We Think & Do Not Say (about costs in IPEC and STS)
March 8, 2021
The Things We Think & Do Not Say (about costs in IPEC and STS)
Designs & Copyright,  Disputes,  IP basics
Court of Justice turbocharges brand owners’ rights to protect aging brands against non-use cancellation
March 3, 2021
Court of Justice turbocharges brand owners’ rights to protect aging brands against non-use cancellation
Trademarks,  Automotive,  Disputes
London Fashion Week 2021, but not as you know it….
February 26, 2021
London Fashion Week 2021, but not as you know it….
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Commercial Contracts,  IP basics
New gTLDs and Practical Implications for Brand Owners
February 17, 2021
New gTLDs and Practical Implications for Brand Owners
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
Five Household Brands that Help Us Shop More Sustainably
February 3, 2021
Five Household Brands that Help Us Shop More Sustainably
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Advertising,  Beauty
What You Need to Know about Debenhams and Boohoo: Challenges and Success
January 29, 2021
What You Need to Know about Debenhams and Boohoo: Challenges and Success
Fashion,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring
Did Boohoo get a good deal acquiring the Debenhams brand for £55m?
January 29, 2021
Did Boohoo get a good deal acquiring the Debenhams brand for £55m?
Fashion,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring
GHS Global Hospitality Limited v Webstorm Information Technology & Others
December 3, 2020
GHS Global Hospitality Limited v Webstorm Information Technology & Others
Designs & Copyright,  Disputes
Google’s Policy Change: Sale of Counterfeit Goods
November 30, 2020
Google’s Policy Change: Sale of Counterfeit Goods
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains,  Tech,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  IP basics
Protecting Registered Designs globally
November 18, 2020
Protecting Registered Designs globally
Designs & Copyright,  IP basics
Tiffany & Co v Costco Wholesale Corp – The Pitfalls of a Successful Brand
November 9, 2020
Tiffany & Co v Costco Wholesale Corp – The Pitfalls of a Successful Brand
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Hallowe'en at Stobbs
October 30, 2020
Hallowe'en at Stobbs
5 common trade mark mistakes
September 23, 2020
5 common trade mark mistakes
Trademarks,  IP basics
EUTM owners, get your ducks in a row ahead of Brexit
September 16, 2020
EUTM owners, get your ducks in a row ahead of Brexit
Trademarks,  Brexit
Welcoming developments from WIPO for ‘.AC’, ‘.IO’ and ‘.SH’ policies
August 27, 2020
Welcoming developments from WIPO for ‘.AC’, ‘.IO’ and ‘.SH’ policies
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Domains
Why your brand story can make all the difference
August 18, 2020
Why your brand story can make all the difference
Advertising,  Brand Extension (licensing)
7 Key Steps in Achieving Excess Returns on Investments in Intangible Assets
August 12, 2020
7 Key Steps in Achieving Excess Returns on Investments in Intangible Assets
Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring,  IP basics
Branding your Business with Non-traditional Trade Marks
July 28, 2020
Branding your Business with Non-traditional Trade Marks
Trademarks,  Advertising,  IP basics,  Beauty
Unsolicited requests in intellectual property and misleading invoices
July 21, 2020
Unsolicited requests in intellectual property and misleading invoices
Trademarks,  IP basics
Do Brands Always Matter? They do for Licensing.
July 7, 2020
Do Brands Always Matter? They do for Licensing.
Food & Drink,  Advertising,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing)
Covid domain names – how far have they spread?
June 30, 2020
Covid domain names – how far have they spread?
Online Brand Enforcement,  Domains
How has Covid-19 changed the business of valuations?
June 23, 2020
How has Covid-19 changed the business of valuations?
Brand Valuation
Brand V&A – Bringing Art to All
June 16, 2020
Brand V&A – Bringing Art to All
Arts & Entertainment,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Brand Structuring
Don’t read too much into it!
June 9, 2020
Don’t read too much into it!
Fashion,  Trademarks,  Disputes
Can licensing keep brands alive?
June 2, 2020
Can licensing keep brands alive?
Fashion,  Advertising,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring
How can brands have no value?
May 26, 2020
How can brands have no value?
Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Trademarks,  Automotive,  Travel,  Brand Valuation,  Sport,  Finance,  Celebrity,  Commercial Contracts,  Brand Structuring,  IP basics,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
Stobbs Virtual Summit 2020 - Intangible Asset Monetisation
May 19, 2020
Stobbs Virtual Summit 2020 - Intangible Asset Monetisation
Viewing Whois data in a post-GDPR world
May 19, 2020
Viewing Whois data in a post-GDPR world
Online Brand Enforcement,  Trademarks,  Domains,  Anti-Counterfeiting
Maro Itoje Image Rights Valuation
May 14, 2020
Maro Itoje Image Rights Valuation
Brand Valuation,  Sport,  Celebrity
Amazon in Hot Water?
May 12, 2020
Amazon in Hot Water?
Online Brand Enforcement
Arming your business against digital pirates in the war against COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Arming your business against digital pirates in the war against COVID-19
Online Brand Enforcement,  Publishing,  Arts & Entertainment
How can firms continue to generate “excess returns”?
April 28, 2020
How can firms continue to generate “excess returns”?
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Patents,  Brand Structuring,  IP basics
How to Re-Boot Your Brand Strategy with a Green Vision
April 22, 2020
How to Re-Boot Your Brand Strategy with a Green Vision
Online Brand Enforcement,  Fashion,  Advertising,  Anti-Counterfeiting
Protecting Your Trade Marks in Greenland
April 22, 2020
Protecting Your Trade Marks in Greenland
Trademarks,  Domains,  Advertising,  Designs & Copyright
From Ocean Waste to Luxury Swimsuit - An Interview with Pursuit The Label
April 22, 2020
From Ocean Waste to Luxury Swimsuit - An Interview with Pursuit The Label
Fashion,  Advertising
How dare you* (use my name for personal and commercial purposes)?!
April 22, 2020
How dare you* (use my name for personal and commercial purposes)?!
Trademarks,  Celebrity
Putting Green Patents in the Fast Lane
April 22, 2020
Putting Green Patents in the Fast Lane
Patents,  IP basics
COVID-19 AND BRAND DISPUTES
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 AND BRAND DISPUTES
Advertising,  Disputes,  IP basics
High Court finds against free-rider in FMCG lookalike case
April 14, 2020
High Court finds against free-rider in FMCG lookalike case
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Look-a-likes,  Disputes
Maximising revenue when on-line is all you have
April 5, 2020
Maximising revenue when on-line is all you have
Online Brand Enforcement,  Fashion,  Food & Drink,  Publishing,  Travel,  Telecoms,  Advertising,  Sport,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  Beauty,  Toys,  Pharma
Use the “bank of your brands” to get through the Covid-19 crisis
April 5, 2020
Use the “bank of your brands” to get through the Covid-19 crisis
Advertising,  Brand Valuation
Place smart bets: Zero-based budgeting – for IP Strategy
April 5, 2020
Place smart bets: Zero-based budgeting – for IP Strategy
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright,  Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Patents,  Brand Structuring
Survive, then thrive: Using growth share incentives to retain critical team members
April 5, 2020
Survive, then thrive: Using growth share incentives to retain critical team members
Brand Valuation,  Brand Intelligence,  Brand Structuring
A Virtual Court of Appeal Hearing in Time of Covid19
April 2, 2020
A Virtual Court of Appeal Hearing in Time of Covid19
A Brand Owner’s Guide to Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract in light of Covid19
March 31, 2020
A Brand Owner’s Guide to Force Majeure and Frustration of Contract in light of Covid19
Brand Extension (licensing),  Commercial Contracts,  Disputes,  IP basics
COVID-19: IP Office Updates
March 30, 2020
COVID-19: IP Office Updates
Flex your IPEC(s)
March 25, 2020
Flex your IPEC(s)
Disputes,  IP basics
Certification Marks | The FAIRTRADE Logo
March 18, 2020
Certification Marks | The FAIRTRADE Logo
Trademarks,  IP basics
Is it worth it?
March 11, 2020
Is it worth it?
Advertising,  Brand Valuation,  IP basics
Yes We Can (continue to represent in front of the EUIPO and EU Courts)
March 4, 2020
Yes We Can (continue to represent in front of the EUIPO and EU Courts)
Trademarks,  Brexit,  Designs & Copyright
Letter from America
February 26, 2020
Letter from America
Trademarks
I am registered, therefore I am?
February 25, 2020
I am registered, therefore I am?
Trademarks,  IP basics
The Mysteries and Misconceptions around International Trade Marks
February 19, 2020
The Mysteries and Misconceptions around International Trade Marks
Trademarks,  IP basics
Stobbs [Noun] – “Dynamic, highly focused, slick and sophisticated”
February 17, 2020
Stobbs [Noun] – “Dynamic, highly focused, slick and sophisticated”
Straight Up Facts
January 31, 2020
Straight Up Facts
Trademarks,  Sport
We are Global IP winners!
January 30, 2020
We are Global IP winners!
Brand Registry or Project Zero? How to best protect your brands on Amazon
December 13, 2019
Brand Registry or Project Zero? How to best protect your brands on Amazon
Online Brand Enforcement,  Anti-Counterfeiting,  IP basics
CITMA Fashion and IP…..strut over to the event of the year.
October 29, 2019
CITMA Fashion and IP…..strut over to the event of the year.
Fashion
Broad trade mark specifications given a (sky)kicking
October 28, 2019
Broad trade mark specifications given a (sky)kicking
Trademarks,  Tech,  Telecoms,  Disputes
Trade mark attorneys … the faces of Stobbs.
October 17, 2019
Trade mark attorneys … the faces of Stobbs.
Media and Entertainment…we are ready for our close up!
October 16, 2019
Media and Entertainment…we are ready for our close up!
Sports….. we’re climbing the league table!
October 15, 2019
Sports….. we’re climbing the league table!
Intellectual Property…...the results are in.
October 14, 2019
Intellectual Property…...the results are in.
Brand management….IAManagement
October 13, 2019
Brand management….IAManagement
ECO FRIENDLY POETS
September 16, 2019
ECO FRIENDLY POETS
Stobbs in CITMA Review -
July 30, 2019
Stobbs in CITMA Review - "The Rookie Report"
Mid-year refresher of key 2018 United Kingdom Trade Mark and Design decisions
July 24, 2019
Mid-year refresher of key 2018 United Kingdom Trade Mark and Design decisions
Trademarks,  Designs & Copyright
Kluwer Trademark Blog – Brexit: When two become one
July 19, 2019
Kluwer Trademark Blog – Brexit: When two become one
Brexit
Brazil to join the Madrid Protocol
July 16, 2019
Brazil to join the Madrid Protocol
Trademarks
A link with kink
July 8, 2019
A link with kink
Trademarks,  Advertising,  Disputes
Stobbs in the Intellectual Property Magazine - Striking a Balance: the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
July 3, 2019
Stobbs in the Intellectual Property Magazine - Striking a Balance: the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
Designs & Copyright
Stobbs in the CITMA Review – Mouldpro v EUIPO: Moulding the parameters of the “agent-principal” relationship
June 27, 2019
Stobbs in the CITMA Review – Mouldpro v EUIPO: Moulding the parameters of the “agent-principal” relationship
Trademarks,  Disputes
MUSLIM MATCH – Match.com falls short in Appeal before UKIPO
June 24, 2019
MUSLIM MATCH – Match.com falls short in Appeal before UKIPO
Trademarks,  Arts & Entertainment,  Disputes
Babybel loses its shape mark with colour limitation
June 20, 2019
Babybel loses its shape mark with colour limitation
Food & Drink,  Trademarks,  Disputes
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