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Rosie Burbidge
Aug 31, 20223 min read
What does trade mark ‘targeting” mean?
The question of whether an advertisement or offer for sale “targets” consumers in a particular jurisdiction is critical in trade mark...
Rosie Burbidge
Aug 31, 20222 min read
How do you assess unfair advantage?
The High Court has upheld a UK IPO finding that the registration of a UK trade mark for RED DAWG should be refused under Section 5(3) of...
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 20, 20223 min read
What do you need to do before picking a new brand name?
The risk of not doing any kind of trade mark search before launching a new business was clear in a recent IPEC case in which His Honour...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 29, 20222 min read
What's the risk of filing a takedown notice?
A legal action for unjustified threats is a serious risk that trade mark owners run when making allegations of infringement, including by...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 3, 20222 min read
What's a website blocking order and why is it useful?
Nintendo was granted an early Christmas present by the Honourable Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE - a website blocking order (Nintendo Co...
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