Rosie BurbidgeMay 312 minWhen will the EU introduce Geographical Indications for craft and industrial products?The EU plan to introduce geographical indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products has taken a big step forward.
Rosie BurbidgeMay 312 minEasyGroup asks: when should joint liability be determined?A judge has ruled that issues relating to joint liability should be determined at the liability stage of a trial, rather than at quantum.
Rosie BurbidgeMay 313 minWhen is a UK IPO Hearing Officer decision "flawed"?It is rare that a Hearing Officer decision is overturned on appeal. But this all changed in a recent TM application for STITCH
Rosie BurbidgeMay 264 minFind out how a complicated trading history leads to shared goodwill (not passing off)Two Cotswolds estate agents shared goodwill in the name Hayman-Joyce. The trade mark infringement and passing off claims fail as a result
Rosie BurbidgeMay 263 minWhat is honest concurrent use of a trade mark?The court of appeal agrees that Muzmatch infringes Match.com's trade marks and its use amounts to passing off