Rosie BurbidgeOct 27, 20233 minAcquiring IP: Why is NEXT buying FatFace?What are the factors driving the trend of change and consolidation within the fashion retail sector?
Rosie BurbidgeOct 26, 20232 minIs a five-year criminal sentence for trade mark infringement too harsh?The EU Court of Justice has addressed questions concerning criminal penalties for unauthorised use of trade marks.
Rosie BurbidgeOct 26, 20234 minCan you enforce rights in an orphan brand?A recent judgment in the IPEC illustrates some of the challenges that can arise when an old brand falls into disuse. But this case provides
Rosie BurbidgeOct 26, 20232 minHow do IP rights facilitate access to finance?A new study provides some data to show just how important IP rights are both for raising capital and predictors of successful exit strategy.