IP-Fälle und Artikel
Preparing for the UPC
25 März 2022
After several false-starts, the biggest change in the European patent landscape, namely the introduction of a Unitary Patent (UP) and…
3D trade marks in Europe - just how safe are your 3D registrations?
24 März 2022
A couple of recent cases have again highlighted the possible inconsistencies and lack of guarantees that would give brand owners…
Non-use revocation of “TRUE NORTH” - victory for the small fish in a big pond
24 März 2022
A rural Scottish salmon company facing non-use revocation, retained its registration for salmon and related goods, representing at least a…
Fighting IP crime in the UK: UKIPO publishes new IP crime counter-infringement strategy
24 März 2022
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published its new IP crime counter-infringement strategy for 2022-2027. The strategy’s delivery plan will…
Certification marks: Manuka not sweet enough for registration
24 März 2022
The Manuka Honey Appellation Society (applicant) was the owner of a pending certification mark for MANUKA HONEY in respect of…
The (urban) bubble bursts No likelihood of confusion despite evidence of confusion
24 März 2022
In a recent IPEC decision, Judge Hacon found that the sign URBAN EVOLUTION is not sufficiently similar to the URBANBUBBLE…
The shape of originality: Ed Sheeran appears in the UK High Court
14 März 2022
The Rolls Building in central London, which is the primary court building for matters concerning IP in the UK, has…
Please, sir, I want some more…UK design registration - what to do when 12 views is not enough
14 März 2022
In the context of obtaining registered design protection in the UK, this is often achieved through the use of the…
Can we finally advance? CJEU asked once again to consider SPC eligibility of patents for combination products
14 März 2022
The Irish Supreme Court has referred a number of questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)…
