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Should series marks be abolished?
The UK government has launched the second consultation in its IPO Transformation programme, inviting comments on series trade marks.

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Does providing a gmail address mean Google is “mixed up” in wrongdoing?
A recent judgment raised an interesting question concerning whether email address provider can be subject to Norwich Pharmacal orders

Rosie Burbidge
Aug 31, 20233 min read


When does keyword advertising infringe trade mark rights?
A small accounting company (Global Infosys Ltd) was found to have infringed the trade mark of a rival as a result of a campaign.

Rosie Burbidge
Aug 29, 20234 min read


There are no limits to trade mark invalidity counterclaims
In its latest trade mark judgment, the EU Court of Justice has ruled that a counterclaim for invalidity of an EU trade mark (EUTM) is not li

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Are consumers confused by polo marks?
The owner of the Beverly Hills Polo Club brand has lost a trade mark infringement case against Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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