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Why is easyGroup usually successful in trade mark proceedings (& why did it recently lose)?
easyGroup, which owns the IP rights for companies such as easyJet and easyHotel, has been active, and largely successful, in bringing...

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 15, 20214 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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FOOTWARE trade mark not descriptive
As brands expand into new areas, particularly those driven by emerging technologies, they are often looking for innovative and memorable...

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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Court of Appeal rules on liability and account of profits in trade mark case
The Court of Appeal has reviewed the law on liability and account of profits in a judgment concerning the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade...

Rosie Burbidge
May 28, 20213 min read
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