Rosie Burbidge
Geographical Indications: What are the latest developments?
The protection of terms which indicate the geographical origin of goods, whether as Geographical Indications (GIs), or otherwise is an...
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Rosie Burbidge
- Aug 31
- 2 min
How do you assess unfair advantage?
The High Court has upheld a UK IPO finding that the registration of a UK trade mark for RED DAWG should be refused under Section 5(3) of...
Rosie Burbidge
- Aug 8
- 3 min
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...
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
- 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...