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What do recent EU trade mark and design judgments mean for the UK?
Although EU law is no longer binding on the UK, in practice, the laws remain the same and what happens in the EU courts will continue to...

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 8, 20214 min read
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Can you protect designs as confidential information?
What connects Leonardo Da Vinci, a Christmas miracle and the possible award of exemplary damages? The answer lies in a recent High Court...

Rosie Burbidge
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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Can parts of a Ferrari be protected as Unregistered Community Designs?
When can component parts of a product be protected as unregistered Community designs (UCDs)? The Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU)...

Rosie Burbidge
Nov 20, 20212 min read
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Can using a variant of your own name still be passing off?
Passing off in the jewellery world can be a challenge - particularly where first names are used in connection with a business. This claim...

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 3, 20212 min read
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Is Cybersquatting a big problem?
In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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