Rosie Burbidge
How can unregistered designs work for your business?
Discover the untapped potential of unregistered designs for your business. Learn why they're more useful and versatile than you may realise
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Rosie Burbidge
Nov 27, 20185 min read
There's a new IPO report on designs infringement - game-changer or stating the obvious?
Discover the latest IPO report on designs infringement - is it a game-changer or just stating the obvious? Uncover the key findings and impl
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20186 min read
Copyright, fashion and the USA
Discover the fascinating intersection of copyright and fashion in the USA. Uncover the game-changing decision that has sent shockwaves throu
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20183 min read
What's the value of a photograph?
How is a photograph valued? Find out how to calculate the value of a photograph - copyright damages
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20183 min read
How can you add new defendants to a claim?
Can you add defendants to a claim when their involvement was at the design stage of a product several years before the product was launched
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20185 min read
Trade marks - the limits to the own name defence and groundless threats
Discover the limits of the own name defense in trade mark disputes and the consequences of groundless threats of trade mark infringement
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20182 min read
Who owns a coat of arms? (& can Donald Trump copy them)
Discover the fascinating story behind Donald Trump's coat of arms and the legal issues surrounding its use. Who truly owns a coat of arms?
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20187 min read
How can you protect data?
Data was described by The Economist as as the new oil. Every valuable asset tends to be protected by IP in some shape or form and data is no
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20186 min read
Domain names and Google Ads - what's the current position?
Can a US corporation selling construction software only in the Americas under the name ARGOS be sued for infringement of a registered...
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 25, 20182 min read
Using blockchain technology to manage IP rights
Discover the power of blockchain technology in managing intellectual property rights. Explore how it enhances security and integrity in IP
Rosie Burbidge
Oct 14, 20186 min read
How does the Google AdSense programme affect trade mark infringement disputes?
Find out about the connection between the Google AdSense programme and trade mark infringement
Rosie Burbidge
Sep 13, 20183 min read
How do Part 36 offers work in IPEC?
How do Part 36 offers work in the IP Enterprise Court?
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 26, 20182 min read
Informed users and the design corpus re Registered Designs
Who is the informed user of registered designs, how does the design corpus get chosen and more
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 17, 20183 min read
Are surveys useful in passing off cases?
"Judges accustomed to trying cases of this nature are rightly somewhat suspicious of evidence obtained in this way [via surveys], for so...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 25, 20183 min read
Bad faith confirmed for ALEXANDER trade mark application
A recent decision of Geoffrey Hobbs QC, sitting as an Appointed Person, has rejected an appeal against the Hearing Officer's decision to ref
Rosie Burbidge
Nov 27, 20172 min read
What happens when a business relationship goes wrong?
Discover the legal consequences of a soured business relationship. There are intellectual property and contract issues involved.
Rosie Burbidge
Oct 30, 20173 min read
What is sufficient for trade mark use?
Discover how shape marks can be protected and the implications for EU trade marks. Learn about the Nestle KitKat case and the importance of
Rosie Burbidge
Sep 14, 20175 min read
How can shape marks be protected?
Discover how shape marks can be protected and the implications for EU trade marks. Learn about the Nestle KitKat case.
Rosie Burbidge
Sep 13, 20174 min read
Schweppes - AG Opinion in parallel goods dispute
Parallel goods in the Schweppes dispute. Find out about the issues that can arise if you split trade mark ownership
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 29, 20174 min read
Can Registered Design disputes be simplified?
Can registered design disputes be simplified and resolved efficiently? FInd out what the court thinks
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 27, 20172 min read
Is an injunction available if licence fees have been paid?
Is an injunction possible even after paying license fees. Learn about recent cases and the criteria for granting an injunction in this blog.
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 23, 20173 min read
BMW wins appeal over use of trade mark to promote spare parts business
Discover how BMW successfully appealed against the use of its trade mark to sell BMW spare parts
Rosie Burbidge
May 14, 20175 min read
What is the own name defence for trade marks and can it apply to pets?
Find out whether the own name defence for trade marks applies to pets
Rosie Burbidge
May 1, 20173 min read
Who can own a trade mark for SOVEREIGN? The Royal Mint v The Commonwealth Mint
Discover who can file a trade mark for SOVEREIGN in the case of The Royal Mint v The Commonwealth Mint
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