Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
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
How can brands have no value?
May 26, 2020
How can brands have no value?
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Making .UK OK: Agencies Refer Record Numbers of UK Domains
January 31, 2018
Making .UK OK: Agencies Refer Record Numbers of UK Domains
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Kluwer trademark blog - London taxi's iconic shape lacks distinctive character
November 27, 2017
Kluwer trademark blog - London taxi's iconic shape lacks distinctive character
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Appeal dismissed in London taxi shape mark case
November 8, 2017
Appeal dismissed in London taxi shape mark case
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
BMW finishes first in appeal
July 11, 2017
BMW finishes first in appeal
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Whatever Happened To Advertising? - Radio 4
December 9, 2016
Whatever Happened To Advertising? - Radio 4
Automotive Advertising Brand Intelligence
Coolest of the cool
October 3, 2016
Coolest of the cool
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A Jacuzzi in a Jeep, drinking Coke and playing Ping Pong: Generic Trade Marks
September 9, 2016
A Jacuzzi in a Jeep, drinking Coke and playing Ping Pong: Generic Trade Marks
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CJEU ruling in Nissan case provides clarity on EUTM renewal grace period
July 12, 2016
CJEU ruling in Nissan case provides clarity on EUTM renewal grace period
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
BMW cross the line first in trade mark infringement case against unauthorised repair
May 5, 2016
BMW cross the line first in trade mark infringement case against unauthorised repair
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
The Shape of Taxis to Come?
March 4, 2016
The Shape of Taxis to Come?
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Retro Brands: Can you Bank on Them?
August 24, 2015
Retro Brands: Can you Bank on Them?
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Case Comment: TVR Automotive Limited v OHIM and TVR Italia Srl
August 13, 2015
Case Comment: TVR Automotive Limited v OHIM and TVR Italia Srl
Trademarks Automotive