Rosie BurbidgeJul 3, 20212 minCan 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 BurbidgeMay 28, 20213 minCourt of Appeal rules on liability and account of profits in trade mark caseThe Court of Appeal has reviewed the law on liability and account of profits in a judgment concerning the BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB trade...
Rosie BurbidgeMay 8, 20214 minGive this passing off case a butchersPassing off is often added as an afterthought to a trade mark infringement action. In those circumstances, it is very often successful....
Rosie BurbidgeMar 7, 20215 minHow 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 BurbidgeFeb 22, 20212 minWhy is a formal co-existence agreement important?A recent decision by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court reveals the problems that can arise when businesses that once shared name...