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Should series marks be abolished?
The UK government has launched the second consultation in its IPO Transformation programme, inviting comments on series trade marks.

Rosie Burbidge
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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When does keyword advertising infringe trade mark rights?
A small accounting company (Global Infosys Ltd) was found to have infringed the trade mark of a rival as a result of a campaign.

Rosie Burbidge
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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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
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Are consumers confused by polo marks?
The owner of the Beverly Hills Polo Club brand has lost a trade mark infringement case against Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club

Rosie Burbidge
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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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
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