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Merck v Merck: the saga continues as UK Court of Appeal confirms breach of coexistence order
The Court of Appeal has handed down its latest decision in the long-running dispute between the two Merck pharmaceutical businesses –...

Rosie Burbidge
Apr 4, 20254 min read


Aldi lookalike loses on Appeal
This judgment reinforces the value of registering packaging as a trade mark – not just logos or brand names.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 29, 20253 min read


No fowl play here – Morley’s trade marks upheld on appeal
The Court of Appeal upheld a string of findings by HHJ Melissa Clarke in favour of the South London fried chicken favourite, Morley’s.

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 29, 20253 min read


A juicy summary judgment assesses requirements for trade mark validity
a detailed and instructive decision on the criteria for trade mark validity, with a particular focus on clarity and precision

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 29, 20254 min read


Smart bra patent is too obvious to provide legal support
The IPEC recently considered whether a bra that tracks biosignals via side-positioned sensors was a genuine leap forward in wearable tech or

Rosie Burbidge
Mar 29, 20253 min read
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