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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
Nov 25, 20182 min read
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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
Oct 14, 20186 min read
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How do Part 36 offers work in IPEC?
How do Part 36 offers work in the IP Enterprise Court?

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 13, 20183 min read
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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 26, 20182 min read
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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
Feb 17, 20183 min read
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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
Jan 25, 20183 min read
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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
Nov 27, 20172 min read
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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
Oct 30, 20173 min read
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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 14, 20175 min read
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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
Sep 13, 20174 min read
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Can Registered Design disputes be simplified?
Can registered design disputes be simplified and resolved efficiently? FInd out what the court thinks

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 29, 20174 min read
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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 27, 20172 min read
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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
Jun 23, 20173 min read
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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 14, 20175 min read
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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

Rosie Burbidge
May 1, 20173 min read
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SoulCycle Inc v Matalan - Overturning a trade mark opposition decision re SOULUXE
SoulCycle Inc v Matalan and the overturning of a trade mark opposition decision involving the SOULUXE mark.

Rosie Burbidge
Apr 10, 20173 min read
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How to overturn a trade mark opposition decision
Identifying the correct defendants in trade mark disputes can be challenging. Find out more

Rosie Burbidge
Apr 9, 20173 min read
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Identifying the defendant(s) in trade mark dispute
Identifying the correct defendants in trade mark disputes can be challenging. Find out more

Rosie Burbidge
Feb 12, 20174 min read
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Jaguar Land Rover DEFEND[ER]s its trade mark
Jaguar Land Rover defends its trade mark against a Canadian company in a heated legal battle over the iconic Defender vehicle. Find out more

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 31, 20165 min read
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Passing off a connection with a trade association? Watch out!
Passing off a connection with a trade association? Learn about a case involving NGRS and the liability of third parties in misleading advert

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 30, 20163 min read
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When is an informal trade mark licence granted & how can it be revoked?
Discover the issues involved when an informal trade mark licence is granted and how it can be revoked.

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 28, 20164 min read
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Can two similar businesses share the same name in the UK without passing off?
Discover the fascinating case of two businesses battling over the use of the name 'Titanic' in the UK. Find out if they avoid passing off

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 24, 20166 min read
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Suing for trade mark infringement in the UK? Watch out for a groundless threats claim
Learn about trade mark infringement and groundless threats claims in the UK. Discover the potential risks and implications for businesses.

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 20, 20165 min read
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