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Technical products and complex products in EU design law
The EU Court has given two judgments recently in referrals from EU national courts about how to interpret EU design law.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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How do you acquire distinctiveness in the EU?
Proving that a trade mark has acquired distinctive character through use is very challenging in the EU. Find out the latest cases here

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Why did Marriott lose the DELTA trade mark appeal?
Marriott's DELTA trade mark appeal shows how hard it is to overturn first instance UKIPO decisions

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Is a trade mark royalty still due despite de-branding?
Alaska Airlines must continue to pay royalties to the Virgin Group due under a trade mark licence even if it no longer uses the brand name

Rosie Burbidge
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Why did Aldi’s gin bottles infringe M&S' registered designs?
A registered design infringement case about light up gin bottles with integrated gold flakes is a step forward for UK registered designs

Rosie Burbidge
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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