Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Kneipp v EUIPO (Jean Patou): historical trade marks and their 'surviving' reputation
July 22, 2024
Kneipp v EUIPO (Jean Patou): historical trade marks and their 'surviving' reputation
Trademarks Disputes Beauty
The Mynx Effect: Fussy ad sanctioned
July 2, 2024
The Mynx Effect: Fussy ad sanctioned
Advertising Disputes Beauty
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: Opposition Division decides Puma has a reputation in sports goods but not soundproofing
June 26, 2024
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: Opposition Division decides Puma has a reputation in sports goods but not soundproofing
Fashion Trademarks Sport Disputes
Don't be a Covidiot; a recent case illustrates the relationship between pandemic related language and trade mark registerability
June 19, 2024
Don't be a Covidiot; a recent case illustrates the relationship between pandemic related language and trade mark registerability
Trademarks Disputes
The Trademark Lawyer blog- Burberry triumphs over Baneburry in trademark infringement case
June 14, 2024
The Trademark Lawyer blog- Burberry triumphs over Baneburry in trademark infringement case
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Paranoid Android: Samsung infringes Swatch's trade marks
June 12, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Paranoid Android: Samsung infringes Swatch's trade marks
Trademarks Tech Disputes
CITMA article- Harry Potter and the IP empire
June 3, 2024
CITMA article- Harry Potter and the IP empire
Trademarks Celebrity Arts & Entertainment Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Liar liar… pants on fire! High Court of Ireland finds in favour of Diesel and overturns a trade mark opposition on appeal
May 20, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Liar liar… pants on fire! High Court of Ireland finds in favour of Diesel and overturns a trade mark opposition on appeal
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
CITMA article- BeReal-istic: UKIPO decision in trade mark opposition is a warning to brands
April 30, 2024
CITMA article- BeReal-istic: UKIPO decision in trade mark opposition is a warning to brands
Trademarks Disputes
How to stop your automotive trade mark crashing and burning
April 25, 2024
How to stop your automotive trade mark crashing and burning
Trademarks Automotive Disputes
Louis Vuitton takes an L in trade marks battle
April 23, 2024
Louis Vuitton takes an L in trade marks battle
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
A score for TEAM USA in the EU
April 19, 2024
A score for TEAM USA in the EU
Trademarks Sport Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: evergreening and non-use revocation
April 18, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: evergreening and non-use revocation
Food & Drink Trademarks Look-a-likes Disputes
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: the Court of Appeal reverses copyright infringement decision
April 8, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Lidl v Tesco: the Court of Appeal reverses copyright infringement decision
Food & Drink Trademarks Look-a-likes Disputes