Rosie BurbidgeJul 3, 20212 minCan using a variant of your own name still be passing off?Passing off in the jewellery world can be a challenge - particularly where first names are used in connection with a business. This claim...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 24, 20213 minWhat sort of shapes can be protected as trade marks?Trade marks come in all shapes and sizes – words, slogans, colours, shapes, animations and more. One of the more unusual is a figurative...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 22, 20212 minIs Cybersquatting a big problem?In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 10, 20211 minWhat is the future of exhaustion of IP rights in the UKAn integral part of the UK intellectual property system has been a focus on balancing creator protection with fair competition and...