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Rosie Burbidge
Sep 13, 20244 min read
Why did two easy trade mark infringement claims fail?
EasyGroup has recently lost two cases against other companies that use the word easy in their branding. In a judgment  on 4 September...

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 29, 20243 min read
A design invalidity counterclaim gets off the fence about Brexit impact
The continuing impact of Brexit on IP disputes was evident in a June 2024 design case decided by Mr Justice Zacaroli in the High Court


Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Why were the Builder trade marks revoked?
Seven UK registered trade marks revoked due to the word Builder lacking distinctive character in relation to software etc


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 14, 20233 min read
Why did Marriott lose the DELTA trade mark appeal?
Marriott's DELTA trade mark appeal shows how hard it is to overturn first instance UKIPO decisions


Rosie Burbidge
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Do human rights impact trade mark law?
A November 2022 judgment in the English High Court addressed the interesting question of the interaction between the Human Rights Act and...
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