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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 28, 20241 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 25, 20244 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 13, 20243 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, 20242 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, 20243 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, 20244 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
Mar 3, 20242 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, 20243 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, 20244 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
Feb 1, 20242 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.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Court of Appeal agrees that Amazon takedowns can be a “threat”
The Court of Appeal upholds finding that communications to Amazon via its IPR Procedure amounted to a threat of infringement proceedings.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Court of Appeal rules in anti-age skin serum case
Court of Appeal upholds decision in the passing off and copyright case concerning the anti-age skin serum Elixir.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Is Samsung liable for digital watch face infringement?
Court of Appeal upholds judgment finding that Samsung infringed various watch brands via digital watch face apps on Galaxy App store.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


When will the English Court of Appeal depart from EU law on trade marks?
Court of Appeal departs from retained EU case law for when the proprietor of an earlier IP right can challenge a later trade mark.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


Passing off and confidentiality create an expensive email for former employee
Former employee found to have caused loss and damage by passing off and is liable for breach of confidence with email sent from new business

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


When is there damage in a passing off case?
Court of Appeal partly uphelds easyGroup’s appeal in a case concerning the use of various signs comprising the words easy, live and auction.

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


2023 in Blogs: Keyword advertising, polo confusion, social media marks & more
Keyword advertising, polo confusion, social media marks & more

Rosie Burbidge
Jan 1, 20243 min read


What do you have to disclose in a damages dispute?
Find out the various factors to consider when disclosing information and documentation prior to a damages hearing. Get insights from a recen

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Do graphical displays qualify for copyright protection?
Learn about the criteria for copyright protection of graphical displays. Find out if risk and price charts can qualify as copyright works.

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Does a social media post about NFTs constitute advertising?
Can a social media post about NFTs be considered advertising? Learn about the recent ASA ruling and the importance of clear labeling on all

Rosie Burbidge
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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