Rosie Burbidge
When is a design solely dictated by technical function?
When is a registered design “solely dictated by its technical function”? And how relevant is the existence of a prior patent?
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Rosie Burbidge
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
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
- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
Give this passing off case a butchers
Passing off is often added as an afterthought to a trade mark infringement action. In those circumstances, it is very often successful....
Rosie Burbidge
- Mar 7, 2021
- 5 min
How can you stop someone from systematically copying your brand?
What if the copying went further than just your designs and covered everything from your marketing strategy to your models? This major...
Rosie Burbidge
- Jan 15, 2021
- 2 min
How do patents work in the fashion industry?
The Janger is designed for travel and holiday use (so probably isn't getting a lot of use at the moment!) Most fashion cases concern...
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