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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...

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 25, 20223 min read


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 31, 20222 min read


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
Aug 8, 20223 min read


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, 20223 min read


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...

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20223 min read
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