The EU plan to introduce geographical indications (GIs) for craft and industrial products has taken a big step forward.

A judge has ruled that issues relating to joint liability should be determined at the liability stage of a trial, rather than at quantum.

It is rare that a Hearing Officer decision is overturned on appeal. But this all changed in a recent TM application for STITCH

Two Cotswolds estate agents shared goodwill in the name Hayman-Joyce. The trade mark infringement and passing off claims fail as a result

The court of appeal agrees that Muzmatch infringes Match.com's trade marks and its use amounts to passing off