Rosie Burbidge
Mwah! Lipstick shape registered as EU trade mark
In a decision likely to be welcomed by owners of 3D trade marks, the EU General Court has ruled that the shape of Guerlain’s Rouge G...
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Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20212 min read
Can MILEY CYRUS register her name as an EU trade mark?
A recent decision of the EU General Court looks like good news for celebrities. The singer Miley Cyrus had applied to register her name...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 24, 20213 min read
What sort of shapes can be protected as trade marks?
Trade marks come in all shapes and sizes – words, slogans, colours, shapes, animations and more. One of the more unusual is a figurative...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 22, 20212 min read
Is Cybersquatting a big problem?
In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 10, 20211 min read
What is the future of exhaustion of IP rights in the UK
An integral part of the UK intellectual property system has been a focus on balancing creator protection with fair competition and...
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