Rosie BurbidgeOct 26, 20234 minCan you enforce rights in an orphan brand?A recent judgment in the IPEC illustrates some of the challenges that can arise when an old brand falls into disuse. But this case provides
Rosie BurbidgeMay 26, 20234 minFind out how a complicated trading history leads to shared goodwill (not passing off)Two Cotswolds estate agents shared goodwill in the name Hayman-Joyce. The trade mark infringement and passing off claims fail as a result
Rosie BurbidgeApr 28, 20232 minUmbro loses trade mark infringement caseUK court rejects a claim that football boots and other footwear bearing the Dream Pairs logo infringe Umbro’s double diamond trade mark
Rosie BurbidgeApr 28, 20233 minPassing off and copyright infringement in beauty case over anti-age serumAn anti-age skin serum called “Elixir” has led to a finding of passing off and copyright infringement