Rosie Burbidge
Does 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,...
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Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20223 min read
Can 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 Burbidge
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Can 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 Burbidge
Jul 7, 20223 min read
When 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...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 27, 20222 min read
When should a case be transferred to the IPEC?
The question of whether a trade mark infringement case should be transferred from or to the IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) remains a key...
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