Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Influencing the influencers: CMA and CAP issue new guidance on the use of influencers
May 16, 2023
Influencing the influencers: CMA and CAP issue new guidance on the use of influencers
Fashion Advertising Celebrity
Big Break for BIG MAC at the Boards of Appeal
April 25, 2023
Big Break for BIG MAC at the Boards of Appeal
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
Should brand-owners consider adding metaverse-related marks to their trade mark portfolio?
April 6, 2023
Should brand-owners consider adding metaverse-related marks to their trade mark portfolio?
Trademarks Tech Advertising
Cheers to distinctive slogans! A recent UKIPO appeal decision offers new guidance on what slogans are distinctive enough to trade mark
March 30, 2023
Cheers to distinctive slogans! A recent UKIPO appeal decision offers new guidance on what slogans are distinctive enough to trade mark
DUUUVAL cry of appeal goes unheeded by the General Court
March 22, 2023
DUUUVAL cry of appeal goes unheeded by the General Court
Trademarks Sport Disputes
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