Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Stobbs awarded UK Trade Mark Prosecution firm of the year 2018
March 14, 2018
Stobbs awarded UK Trade Mark Prosecution firm of the year 2018
Stobbs takes part in EUIPO decision auditing
February 23, 2018
Stobbs takes part in EUIPO decision auditing
Trademarks
Swiss Military trade mark fight
February 20, 2018
Swiss Military trade mark fight
Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer Trademark Blog - (SKY)KICKing important questions of clarity and bad faith from the UK to the CJEU
February 20, 2018
Kluwer Trademark Blog - (SKY)KICKing important questions of clarity and bad faith from the UK to the CJEU
Trademarks Telecoms
UKIPO update - Government begins consultation on implementing the new EUTM Directive
February 19, 2018
UKIPO update - Government begins consultation on implementing the new EUTM Directive
Trademarks Brexit
The Brexit IP doomsday scenario spelled out – EUIPO gets frank with EUTM and RCD owners about what happens if the UK lands “no deal”
December 8, 2017
The Brexit IP doomsday scenario spelled out – EUIPO gets frank with EUTM and RCD owners about what happens if the UK lands “no deal”
Trademarks Brexit Designs & Copyright IP basics
Appeal dismissed in London taxi shape mark case
November 8, 2017
Appeal dismissed in London taxi shape mark case
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Stobbs ranked Tier 1 in latest Legal 500
October 16, 2017
Stobbs ranked Tier 1 in latest Legal 500
EU TM Reforms – final parts come into in force on 1 October 2017
September 28, 2017
EU TM Reforms – final parts come into in force on 1 October 2017
Trademarks
UKIPO publishes its annual IP Crime and Enforcement Report
September 20, 2017
UKIPO publishes its annual IP Crime and Enforcement Report
Online Brand Enforcement Trademarks Brand Intelligence Anti-Counterfeiting Disputes
Tiffany’s triumph costs Costco $19.4million
September 8, 2017
Tiffany’s triumph costs Costco $19.4million
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
The Appointed Person issues their first decision on a UK Registered Design
July 14, 2017
The Appointed Person issues their first decision on a UK Registered Design
Trademarks Designs & Copyright
Scent marks - Hasbro, Inc. apply to register 'the smell of Play-Doh'
March 10, 2017
Scent marks - Hasbro, Inc. apply to register 'the smell of Play-Doh'
Trademarks Toys
Review of United Kingdom Trade Marks and Design Decisions 2016
March 8, 2017
Review of United Kingdom Trade Marks and Design Decisions 2016
Food & Drink Trademarks Designs & Copyright Toys Pharma