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There are no limits to trade mark invalidity counterclaims
In its latest trade mark judgment, the EU Court of Justice has ruled that a counterclaim for invalidity of an EU trade mark (EUTM) is not li

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 31, 20232 min read


What constitutes communication to the public on planes and trains?
European courts pass recent judgment on what constitutes “communication to the public” in copyright cases.

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Should trade mark proceedings be stayed pending EUTM decision?
His Honour Judge Hacon in the IPEC has stayed all the claims in a trade mark case, pending cancellation proceedings at the EUIPO

Rosie Burbidge
Jun 29, 20233 min read


When will the EU introduce Geographical Indications for craft and industrial products?
The EU plan to introduce geographical indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products has taken a big step forward.

Rosie Burbidge
May 31, 20232 min read


Can you trade mark a colour as applied to a product?
Glaxo has finally achieved a qualified victory in its attempt to secure trade mark protection for the color purple as applied to an inhaler.

Rosie Burbidge
May 26, 20234 min read
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