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Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
When is a Golf trolley not a golf trolley? When it’s a (VW) Golf trolley, says the UKIPO
August 16, 2023
When is a Golf trolley not a golf trolley? When it’s a (VW) Golf trolley, says the UKIPO
Trademarks Sport Disputes
The emperor's new design: a recent UK unregistered design right infringement case by KF Global Brands sets out the requirements for a successful claim
August 14, 2023
The emperor's new design: a recent UK unregistered design right infringement case by KF Global Brands sets out the requirements for a successful claim
Fashion Designs & Copyright Disputes
Lidl’s loss of faith: Lidl v Tesco puts another nail in the coffin of evergreening
August 9, 2023
Lidl’s loss of faith: Lidl v Tesco puts another nail in the coffin of evergreening
Food & Drink Trademarks Look-a-likes Disputes
CITMA article- Time for discussion: a missed deadline may not have been the decider in Apple's unsuccessful opposition to a trade mark application by Apella Games
August 4, 2023
CITMA article- Time for discussion: a missed deadline may not have been the decider in Apple's unsuccessful opposition to a trade mark application by Apella Games
Trademarks Tech Disputes
X (trade)marks the spot: not a textbook example of a successful rebranding exercise
August 1, 2023
X (trade)marks the spot: not a textbook example of a successful rebranding exercise
Trademarks Domains Tech
Trends in Web3 – Part 1: A look at blockchain domains
July 26, 2023
Trends in Web3 – Part 1: A look at blockchain domains
Online Brand Enforcement Domains Tech
A practical guide to intellectual property in the food industry
July 20, 2023
A practical guide to intellectual property in the food industry
Food & Drink IP basics
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: We need to talk about Copyright
July 11, 2023
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: We need to talk about Copyright
Food & Drink Trademarks Designs & Copyright
Board of Appeal sides with HAVANNA over the SOHO Group in a trade mark dispute after havin' another look at the evidence of use
July 4, 2023
Board of Appeal sides with HAVANNA over the SOHO Group in a trade mark dispute after havin' another look at the evidence of use
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark blog- a Lidl extension to Passing Off
June 28, 2023
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark blog- a Lidl extension to Passing Off
Food & Drink Trademarks Look-a-likes Disputes
A practical guide to intellectual property in agriculture and the farming industry
June 7, 2023
A practical guide to intellectual property in agriculture and the farming industry
Food & Drink Trademarks IP basics
General Court does not toy with the definition of 'toys' in SIMBA/BIMBA trade mark dispute
June 2, 2023
General Court does not toy with the definition of 'toys' in SIMBA/BIMBA trade mark dispute
Trademarks Disputes Toys
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Good for the Goose: Own goal for Lidl in future lookalike cases
May 23, 2023
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Good for the Goose: Own goal for Lidl in future lookalike cases
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
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