Rosie BurbidgeDec 22, 20222 minMISTER CHEF v MASTERCHEF: Where is the line for conceptual similarity?MISTER CHEF is not conceptually similar to MASTERCHEF says the High Court in an appeal from the UKIPO
Rosie BurbidgeJun 27, 20222 minWhen should a case be transferred to the IPEC?The question of whether a trade mark infringement case should be transferred from or to the IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) remains a key...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 20, 20223 minHow does the High Court treat appeals from the UK IPO?A recent High Court judgement concerning the TIK TOK trade mark shows the difficulty of overturning decisions of a UK IPO Hearing Officer...
Rosie BurbidgeMay 28, 20212 minWhich law applies to an international trade secrets dispute involving former employees The High Court has recently provided guidance for employees in relation to the Recast Brussels Regulation. This guidance can be neatly...
Rosie BurbidgeNov 25, 20185 minTrade marks - the limits to the own name defence and groundless threatsAzumi Ltd v Zuma's Choice Pet Products Ltd [2017] EWHC 609 is a case about a dog's purpose. That dog is called Zuma. Zuma inspired Zoe...