Rosie BurbidgeJul 22, 20222 minDoes Manolo Blahnik decision mark a turning-point in China?The UK-based fashion brand Manolo Blahnik has successfully invalidated a trade mark registration incorporating its name in China,...
Rosie BurbidgeJul 22, 20223 minCan you change a claim from profits to damages?Successful claimants in litigation in the UK can normally choose between (i) an account of profits and (ii) an inquiry as to damages. But...
Rosie BurbidgeJul 22, 20222 minCan you register THE as a trade mark?Can you register THE in relation to clothing as a trade mark in the United States? After nearly three years of trying, Ohio State...
Rosie BurbidgeJul 7, 20223 minWhen is a successful party entitled to an award of costs?As many readers will recall, Ed Sheeran was successful in his recent copyright case against Sami Chokri and others, after the judge – Mr...