Rosie BurbidgeOct 28, 20223 min readHow connected are infringement and invalidity actions?The Court of Justice of the EU has ruled on an interesting but unusual question, namely: can an EU trade mark court rule on the validity...
Rosie BurbidgeOct 28, 20223 min readDo IR holders need a UK representative?Holders of IRs designating the UK should appoint a UK representative to ensure that no important UKIPO communications are missed
Rosie BurbidgeOct 26, 20223 min readHas LV’s chequerboard trade mark acquired distinctiveness?Louis Vuitton suffered a further setback in relation to its figurative trade mark (pictured) for a chequerboard pattern after the EU...
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 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...