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A recent UK trade mark judgment generated huge public interest. It was, as is so often the case in the UK, one of those classic supermarket look-alike cases.
HGF Ltd
From 1 April 2024, the EPO will accept digital or text string signatures as alternatives to handwritten or facsimile signatures on contracts and declarations submitted as evidence to support...
Gowling WLG
The Court of Appeal ("CoA") has confirmed an infringement finding by HHJ Hacon that Aldi's light up glitter-globe gin/liqueur bottles infringe M&S' registered design rights.
HGF Ltd
Whilst already adhering to stringent environmental standards to minimise its ecological impact, construction activities still contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption...
Rouse
As AI continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is having a profound impact on intellectual property (IP) protection.
Marks & Clerk
In a judgment handed down yesterday, 6 March 2024, the UK Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed Amazon's appeal in their fight with Lifestyle Equities...
Potter Clarkson
Some luxury fashion houses have their own signature patterns: The Burberry check, Louis Vuitton Damier Azur and Prada Symbole being the most famous examples.
Potter Clarkson
The primary competitive advantage for many businesses, including those in the fashion industry, is innovation. So where does intellectual property (IP) fit in? In this article we explore...
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
In the age of global consumerism, international retail brands often have different websites and functionalities tailored to customers according to where they are located around the world.
Marks & Clerk
In an Order dated 16 January 2024, the President of the Court of First Instance in the proceedings before the Local Division Dusseldorf addressed an application...
Marks & Clerk
As we reach the first round of oral hearings for revocation actions filed at the UPC, many users of the court may have questions regarding the submission of auxiliary requests during these proceedings.
Novagraaf Group
An important decision handed down by the UK Court of Appeal in November 2023 indicates the judiciary's willingness to diverge from retained EU case law – in this case in relation to trademark acquiescence.
HGF Ltd
Traditionally, trade marks have been associated with brand names, logos, and slogans. However, in today's dynamic business landscape...
European Union
Novagraaf Group
Na het aflopen van de Brexit-overgangsperiode, waarin nieuwe jurisprudentie van de EU-rechtbanken niet langer bindend was voor Britse rechtbanken, was het slechts een kwestie...
Worldwide
Potter Clarkson
Businesses are continuing to find new ways to take advantage of AI. Large language models such as ChatGPT can be used to edit marketing copy...
ENS
This article considers an unusual, but potentially significant UK trade mark judgment dealing with post-sale confusion. The case referred to is Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc. and another.
Brown Rudnick LLP
Yesterday, Wednesday 6 March, the U.K. Supreme Court released its judgment in the case Lifestyle Equities v Amazon.
Bristows
In an eagerly anticipated decision, yesterday the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Amazon's appeal regarding the marketing and sales of "BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB"...
HGF Ltd
I've been a patent attorney working in what's often called "computer-implemented inventions" for around 20 years. Throughout that time, I've had many people tell me that you couldn't...
Rouse
This is an area of constant transformation and so our local Patents teams are highlighting the key stories from their jurisdictions...
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