Swatch v Samsung: intermediary liability for trade mark infringement
20 March 2024
We reported on the first instance decision in our article Swatch v Samsung: time for more content review? This case…
Compass Comms v Sanctuary Personnel: relaxation of cause of action estoppel in UKIPO proceedings?
20 March 2024
The applicant, Sanctuary Personnel Limited, had previously brought a cancellation action against the mark SOCIAL WORK NEWS under sections 3(6)…
MYBACON: a deceptive trade mark for meat substitutes
20 March 2024
The applicant, Myforest Foods, applied to register MYBACON as a European Union trade mark (EUTM) for goods including meat substitutes…
SKINIDENT is not (SKIN-)IDENTICAL …or the limits of “Thomson Life”
20 March 2024
The General Court has once more found that a modified version of an earlier mark could have an independent distinctive…
It is all in the angles: Umbro wins its double diamond logo trade mark infringement appeal
20 March 2024
The Court of Appeal found that the Dream Pairs’ sign was similar to Umbro’s double diamond logo, overturning the High…
March 2024 changes at the Company Names Tribunal
18 March 2024
On 04 March 2024, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 came into force. The aim of this act…
Cider house wars: court gives Thatchers lemons
12 February 2024
Thatchers’ infringement claim against Aldi in relation to a lookalike cloudy lemon cider has failed.
VETSURE or PETSURE? A pet insurance providers' dogfight
04 January 2024
In a recent ruling by the UK High Court involving the pet insurance brands VETSURE and PETSURE, deputy judge Mr…
“Closely connected” How close is too close?
04 January 2024
In a preliminary ruling the Court of Justice (CJEU) provided further guidance on “close connection” under Art. 8(1) of the…
Bulls bounce back: mixed success in Pizza Texas Bulls appeal
04 January 2024
The UK High Court has found that a hearing officer made an error of law in invalidation proceedings brought by…
Not an easy win: easyGroup loses infringement claim and EASYOFFICE trade marks
04 January 2024
A legal battle spanning two decades reaches an end, as the Court of Appeal issues its decision on whether the…
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