Rosie Burbidge
When can a colour be a trade mark?
There has been a further court decision arising from Cadbury’s attempt to register UK trade marks for the colour purple in class 30. In...
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Rosie Burbidge
- Jul 22
- 1 min
What are the costs caps at the IPEC?
Exciting news for IP litigants in the UK! The costs caps at the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) will increase, following a...
Rosie Burbidge
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Who owns goodwill in The Rubettes?
The 1970s band The Rubettes, known for the song “Sugar Baby Love”, were at the centre of a passing off judgment this month (Alan Williams...
Rosie Burbidge
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Does Manolo Blahnik decision mark a turning-point in China?
The UK-based fashion brand Manolo Blahnik has successfully invalidated a trade mark registration incorporating its name in China,...
Rosie Burbidge
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Can you change a claim from profits to damages?
Successful claimants in litigation in the UK can normally choose between (i) an account of profits and (ii) an inquiry as to damages. But...