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Rosie Burbidge
Apr 25, 20244 min read
What is an “inadvertent error”?
Merck KGaAhas sought declaratory relief in respect of each of more than 50 alleged breaches of the order by Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD).


Rosie Burbidge
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Is Pablo Escobar registrable as an EUTM?
Trade mark application for "Pablo Escobar" refused on the ground that it is contrary to public policy and accepted principles of morality.

Rosie Burbidge
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Is a worldwide freezing order justified in Bitcoin creator case?
Mr Justice Mellor has granted a worldwide freezing order in the sum of £6 million against Dr Craig Wright in the Bitcoin case.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Who owns the Diesel brand in Ireland?
Italian fashion company Diesel has won a case against Montex Holdings (Diesel Ireland) before the High Court of Ireland over Diesel mark.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Can you sue twice over the same Birkin bag?
The High Court has allowed a claim to proceed in a case concerning a Hermès Birkin bag.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
How did Rihanna invalidate an RCD?
Puma design registrations invalidated due to disclosure by singer Rihanna on social media.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Is an injunction appropriate in confidential information case?
Court of Appeal has granted an interim injunction restraining use of confidential information.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
Can I ask you a question? Who owns the Q device mark?
Court of Appeal has partially upheld an appeal in a trade mark dispute between two parties that both used the QUANTUM ADVISORY brand.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read
What is the priority period for RCD applications?
The Grand Chamber of the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has upheld EUIPO’s practice regarding priority for RCD applications.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20244 min read
Does the law on click-wrap procedures need reviewing?
The Court of Appeal has called for a review of the law on click-wrap procedures, in its ruling in a case concerning a National Lottery game.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Is Craig Wright Satoshi Nakamoto?
Judge rules that Dr Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the person who created the Bitcoin system.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 25, 20244 min read
Why was Tesco unsuccessful in its Lidl trade mark infringement appeal?
Court of Appeal has upheld finding that Tesco’s Clubcard Prices campaign infringed Lidl’s registered trade mark and committed passing off.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 13, 20243 min read
US businesses liable for TM infringement if they target UK consumers
Supreme Court provides extensive guidance on when a website is “targeting” UK consumers and the consequences for the platform’s liability


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20242 min read
Can Jimi Hendrix copyright trial go ahead?
High Court will hear dispute over the ownership of copyright and performers' property rights in recordings made by Jimi Hendrix Experience.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20243 min read
No copyright infringement in Flying Fergus books
Summary judgment granted in favour of defendant copyright infringment claim relating to Flying Fergus series


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20243 min read
When should a trade mark case be stayed?
The Court of Appeal has reconsidered whether a stay should be granted in a case in the IPEC concerning trade marks for knitting needles.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20244 min read
Why did Aldi lose appeal over gin bottle designs?
The Court of Appeal upholds judgment finding that Aldi infringed M&S light-up gin bottles.


Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20242 min read
What happens to licensed performers' rights when you resurrect an actor using CGI?
High Court set to determine unjust enrichment case concerning resurrection of actor Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) in Rogue One.


Rosie Burbidge
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Why did the Court of Appeal reverse the Umbro trade mark decision?
The Court of Appeal overturns ruling concerning trade mark infringement of the Umbro 668 logo.


Rosie Burbidge
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Can Stability AI strike out Getty’s copyright claim?
New judgment in the ongoing litigation between Getty Images and Stability AI regarding deep learning AI model.


Rosie Burbidge
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Can Audi object to spare part grilles?
The EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has sided with Audi in its dispute with a provider of spare parts in Poland.


Rosie Burbidge
Feb 1, 20242 min read
WHOIS better at finding out domain name information?
ICANN has launched the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) to handle requests for access to non-public registration data on gTLDs.


Rosie Burbidge
Feb 1, 20242 min read
How is the UK Government affected by generative AI?
The UK Government has set out 10 principles for the safe, responsible and effective use of generative AI.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 31, 20243 min read
How did Aldi avoid trade mark infringement and passing off in Thatchers lookalike dispute?
A judge has found that Aldi’s Taurus Lemon Cloudy Cider does not infringe Thatchers Cloudy Lemon Cider device mark.
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