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Is a warning letter all you need to avoid acquiescence?
The EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has answered questions referred from Germany concerning the concept of “acquiescence” in European trade...

Rosie Burbidge
May 28, 20223 min read


Can UK courts grant pan-EU injunctions in proceedings began pre-Brexit ?
In short, yes: the UK courts can grant a pan-EU injunction in proceedings that were pending on 31 December 2020, the day the UK left the...

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 29, 20222 min read


What are the key considerations for fashion trade marks?
Is there a likelihood of confusion between the figurative signs pictured below (PANTHÉ and PANTHER) for “Clothing; Headgear” in Class 25?...

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 9, 20212 min read


The limits of shape protection: The Gömböc example
It is very challenging to obtain a legal monopoly in a shape. The easiest solution is to file one or more registered designs within the...

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 24, 20212 min read


What happens your current brand is different to your trade mark registration?
Branding and trade mark use can change in subtle (and not so subtle) ways over time. For example, it may be used in a different typeface,...

Rosie Burbidge
Oct 28, 20202 min read
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