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Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Joint authorship dispute resolved after retrial
The long-lasting litigation over the authorship of the screenplay for the 2016 film “Florence Foster Jenkins” has resulted in the court...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20213 min read
Can English passing off override a US contract?
Mr Justice Miles’s judgment in Lyle & Scott Limited v American Eagle Outfitters, Inc is an important decision for international fashion...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read
What are the benefits of IP Insurance
With IP worth 75% of a business’ value why do less than 13% of businesses have IP insurance? It’s fascinating to read the insurance...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Watch out! New employees could lead to a breach of confidence claim against you
A new employee joins a business. They have lots of new ideas and suggestions. Sounds great but might you be at risk? To put it another...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read
Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens
Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Are domain names personal property?
Domain names have been treated as a type of intellectual property for years but their precise status has not been clear in the UK, until...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 24, 20212 min read
The limits of shape protection: The Gömböc example
It is very challenging to obtain a legal monopoly in a shape. The easiest solution is to file one or more registered designs within the...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 15, 20212 min read
How do patents work in the fashion industry?
The Janger is designed for travel and holiday use (so probably isn't getting a lot of use at the moment!) Most fashion cases concern...
Rosie Burbidge
Dec 24, 20201 min read
What happened in the last Community Design case in the UK?
A case regarding “ballet flats” is likely the last time in which a UK court will sit as a Community Design Court, and the judgment was...
Rosie Burbidge
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Can a famous brand avoid trade mark clearance for new product categories?
You take a famous car company with a well known trade mark, say Ferrari, and decide that you can get an entirely new revenue stream...
Rosie Burbidge
Oct 28, 20202 min read
What happens your current brand is different to your trade mark registration?
Branding and trade mark use can change in subtle (and not so subtle) ways over time. For example, it may be used in a different typeface,...
Rosie Burbidge
Sep 27, 20203 min read
How can you invalidate a design?
Designs are often denied the IP limelight. This is for many reasons. One cause is perhaps a little circular: because designs are less...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 13, 20203 min read
When is a General Civil Restraint Order against further IP claims appropriate?
When is a General Civil Restraint Order appropriate against further IP claims. What about when evidence is fabricated?
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 13, 20204 min read
Do declarations of non-infringement work for trade mark litigants?
Discover if declarations of non-infringement protect trade mark litigants. Dive into recent English cases and the limitations of DNIs.
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 12, 20204 min read
Will wearable fashion revive retail?
Explore the intersection of fashion and technology and the potential for wearable fashion to revive the fashion industry.
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 8, 20204 min read
Can a colour be registered as a trade mark?
Discover the complexities of registering a colour as a trade mark in the intriguing case of Cadbury's long battle for their iconic purple.
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 8, 20204 min read
How can you tell if a trade mark is distinctive?
How can you tell if a trade mark is distinctive and learn why it's crucial for brand recognition and legal protection
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 8, 20204 min read
How can designs be used to protect your products?
Discover the power of designs in protecting your products. Explore recent design decisions and learn how design rights can benefit you
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 8, 20207 min read
How do UK unregistered designs work in practice?
Discover how UK unregistered designs work in practice and why they are often overlooked. Learn about the protection they offer
Rosie Burbidge
May 25, 20195 min read
How do Part 36 offers work in confidentiality cases
Legal costs are not always seen as the sexiest topic for a blogpost (anyone with colleagues who cycle into the office may have similar...
Rosie Burbidge
Apr 10, 20193 min read
IP and the gaming industry
Find out about the IP issues in the gaming industry! Discover the legal challenges surrounding loot boxes, GDPR, and the power of registered
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 5, 20193 min read
When can you revoke a trade mark for non-use
Discover when and how you can revoke a trade mark for non-use. Dive into a recent trade mark case and learn more.
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 5, 20192 min read
What is the threshold for copyright originality?
The fashion industry is no stranger to IP disputes. Marc Jacobs and Nirvana have recently joined this trend - find out why Nirvana didn't ju
Rosie Burbidge
Dec 17, 20183 min read
How does brand protection work in practice?
Discover how brand protection works in practice. Learn about online tools, technological developments, and more.
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