Rosie BurbidgeSep 29, 20223 min readWhen is an agreement void for common mistake?A trade mark dispute about hand made footwear. This case clarifies the law on common mistake.
Rosie BurbidgeSep 29, 20223 min readWhen is a product a component part of a complex product?The Advocate General (AG) of the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has addressed one of the thorny issues in EU design law in a case involving a...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 29, 20223 min readWhen is an interim injunction appropriate in passing off cases?Mr Justice Mellor has declined to grant an interim injunction in a passing off case concerning vodka bottles. The case was brought by Au...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 25, 20223 min readGeographical Indications: What are the latest developments?The protection of terms which indicate the geographical origin of goods, whether as Geographical Indications (GIs), or otherwise is an...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 1, 20222 min readDoes the use of Amazon’s IPR procedure amount to a threat?The complaints procedures offered by online marketplaces can be effective mechanisms for the removal of IP-infringing goods. However, as...