United Kingdom: Trademark

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Samsung Ordered To Pay The Swatch Group US$11.6 Million In Damages For Trade Mark Infringement
The High Court has awarded the Swatch Group US$11.6 million in negotiation damages against Samsung for trade mark infringements involving watch face apps on the Galaxy App store. Rejecting both parties' extreme valuations of US$170 million and US$301, the court established important principles for assessing damages when brand owners don't license their marks and no comparable market royalties exist.
United Kingdom IP
Md
Mishcon de Reya
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Luxury Brands Secure Damages Of £213,000 In "Superfake" Counterfeiting Case
Fendi, Loewe, Dior, Celine and LVMH have successfully pursued an online reseller and its influencer founder over sales of high-quality counterfeit goods, securing £213,000 in damages. The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court confirmed that a low price alone does not excuse a counterfeiter from damages liability, establishing that brands can be compensated for lost sales even when customers knowingly choose cheaper fakes over genuine products.
United Kingdom IP
Md
Mishcon de Reya
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Counting The Cost Of False Association: When Does Use Of A Mark Go Beyond Information And Become Infringement?
The High Court examined whether an events company's use of prestigious brand names like VANITY FAIR and GQ on its website constituted trade mark infringement and passing off. The case centered on whether promotional references to exclusive invitation-only events crossed the line from legitimate identification to misleading consumers about a commercial connection with the trade mark owner.
United Kingdom IP
WS
Winckworth Sherwood
Podcast
Social Media Influencers And Liability In The World Of Fashion: The Georgia Aldridge Case (Podcast)
A detailed examination of a landmark IPEC case involving luxury fashion brands LVMH, Fendi, Loewe, Christian Dior, and Celine against social media influencer Georgia Aldridge for promoting counterfeit products. The discussion explores how courts assess damages when influencers knowingly sell non-genuine branded fashion items and what this means for both brand protection and influencer liability in the digital marketplace.
United Kingdom IP
HL
HGF Ltd
Article
Fake Squishy Toys Seized In Hull Over Health Risk
Hull City Council's seizure of over 1,000 counterfeit "Squeezy Dumplings" toys containing the carcinogen benzene highlights the critical intellectual property and product safety challenges facing brand owners and retailers. This incident demonstrates how counterfeit goods can damage both consumer safety and brand reputation, while exploring the legal remedies and proactive measures available to combat the growing threat of unsafe imitations in the novelty toy market.
United Kingdom IP
LS
Lewis Silkin
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An Expensive Side Hustle: Social Media Influencer Ordered To Pay £213,000 For Trade Mark Damages
A social media influencer has been ordered to pay £213,000 in damages for selling counterfeit luxury goods bearing the trade marks of major fashion houses including Fendi, Loewe, Christian Dior, and Celine. The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court judgment explores how damages are calculated in trade mark infringement cases, particularly when defendants fail to provide adequate disclosure and when lost sales cannot be directly proven.
United Kingdom IP
LS
Lewis Silkin
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Three Lions, Two Airlines And One Trade Mark Bet: When Norwegian Became British Airways
When Norwegian Air challenged British Airways to a social media wager ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final, the losing airline agreed to replace its profile picture with the winner's logo. England won, and Norwegian temporarily displayed the British Airways logo on Instagram. While this friendly marketing stunt generated publicity for both brands, it raises important questions about trade mark usage, brand protection, and the legal considerations that should underpin even the most lighthearted corpora
United Kingdom IP
MC
Marks & Clerk
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The Other Winners At Wimbledon?
Range Rover's multi-year partnership extension with Wimbledon exemplifies how two iconic British brands can create a cohesive commercial collaboration. As the official vehicle partner providing transport for players and officials, Range Rover's presence at the Championship raises important considerations about brand alignment, trade mark portfolio management, and the lucrative opportunities sports events offer for enhanced global visibility.
United Kingdom IP
MC
Marks & Clerk
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Courts Deploy Dynamic Blocking Order To Combat Counterfeit Medicines
The UK High Court has approved a groundbreaking dynamic blocking mechanism that allows pharmaceutical companies to block websites selling counterfeit medicines without requiring repeated court applications. This novel approach enables rights holders to self-certify breaches and directly instruct Internet Service Providers to block qualifying websites, marking a significant evolution in combating online pharmaceutical counterfeiting. The decision extends website blocking orders beyond traditional copyright e
United Kingdom IP
M
Matheson
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