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Aldi lookalike loses on Appeal
This judgment reinforces the value of registering packaging as a trade mark – not just logos or brand names.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


No fowl play here – Morley’s trade marks upheld on appeal
The Court of Appeal upheld a string of findings by HHJ Melissa Clarke in favour of the South London fried chicken favourite, Morley’s.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


A juicy summary judgment assesses requirements for trade mark validity
a detailed and instructive decision on the criteria for trade mark validity, with a particular focus on clarity and precision

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 294 min read


Smart bra patent is too obvious to provide legal support
The IPEC recently considered whether a bra that tracks biosignals via side-positioned sensors was a genuine leap forward in wearable tech or

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


Mind the Gap: TFL and GAP dispute registration of iconic slogan
TfL’s "MIND THE GAP" trade mark partly succeeded despite GAP’s opposition. Non-compliance with a co-existence agreement was bad faith

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 113 min read
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