Rosie BurbidgeMar 6, 20222 min readWhere is the line for prior art and registered designs? The UK's IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has recently been pondering existential questions relating to design rights. The case is Erol v Posh...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 17, 20222 min readWhen does an arbitration clause apply to trade mark infringement proceedings?The Court of Appeal recently found that a company which had acquired the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade marks was bound by an arbitration...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 14, 20222 min readChina joins the Hague SystemChina has been steadily overhauling its IP system for well over a decade. Last week, in the latest development, China joined WIPO’s Hague...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 1, 20222 min readWhat do you think of the UK designs system?The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has launched a call for views on the designs system. It says this will “help us better...
Rosie BurbidgeJan 29, 20222 min readWhat's the risk of filing a takedown notice?A legal action for unjustified threats is a serious risk that trade mark owners run when making allegations of infringement, including by...