Opinion
Our latest views, comments and analysis on all things intangible.
Fashion United article- What to know when using your name for your brand
November 29, 2024
Fashion United article- What to know when using your name for your brand
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
Chick or trade mark? Beckberg v EUIPO highlights the challenges of registering shape marks
November 19, 2024
Chick or trade mark? Beckberg v EUIPO highlights the challenges of registering shape marks
Trademarks Disputes
Clarity from the UK’s highest court in SkyKick: don't let bad faith cloud your trade mark application
November 13, 2024
Clarity from the UK’s highest court in SkyKick: don't let bad faith cloud your trade mark application
Trademarks Telecoms Disputes
The shape of a perfume bottle: merely decorative or an indication of commercial origin?
October 31, 2024
The shape of a perfume bottle: merely decorative or an indication of commercial origin?
Trademarks Disputes Beauty
Virtual Reality Check: Artessence and Vinicio in a trade mark battle over real-world goods and retail of their virtual counterparts
October 29, 2024
Virtual Reality Check: Artessence and Vinicio in a trade mark battle over real-world goods and retail of their virtual counterparts
Trademarks Disputes Beauty
Trade mark strategy from a small island
October 3, 2024
Trade mark strategy from a small island
Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Acquired distinctiveness for non-traditional trademarks in the Benelux: show your true colours
September 24, 2024
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Acquired distinctiveness for non-traditional trademarks in the Benelux: show your true colours
Trademarks Telecoms Disputes
Power Struggle: E.ON SE fails to energize appeal against EonX trade mark
September 19, 2024
Power Struggle: E.ON SE fails to energize appeal against EonX trade mark
Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Time and place: Key factors to consider when assessing the validity of PDOs
August 28, 2024
Kluwer Trade Mark Blog- Time and place: Key factors to consider when assessing the validity of PDOs
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: from a sports goods to a soundproofing trade mark was too great a gap for Puma
August 13, 2024
CITMA Article- A Leap Too Far: from a sports goods to a soundproofing trade mark was too great a gap for Puma
Fashion Trademarks Disputes
AT Innovations (Scotland) LLP fizzles out in the battle for PINK SODA
August 7, 2024
AT Innovations (Scotland) LLP fizzles out in the battle for PINK SODA
Food & Drink Trademarks Disputes
Kluwer Article- “COVIDIOT”; trade mark censure or simply sensible application of public policy considerations?
July 31, 2024
Kluwer Article- “COVIDIOT”; trade mark censure or simply sensible application of public policy considerations?
Trademarks Disputes Pharma
Beverly Hills Polo Club v Santa Monica Polo Club: a spotlight on the law surrounding company director liability for trade mark infringement
July 25, 2024
Beverly Hills Polo Club v Santa Monica Polo Club: a spotlight on the law surrounding company director liability for trade mark infringement
Trademarks Sport Disputes
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