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  • IP Cases & Articles

    Genuine use: Are sales to end consumers necessary?

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    The General Court (GC) has confirmed that there is no 'end consumer' test for assessing genuine use, nor a need to have physically launched products in the marketplace.
    Gemma Kirkland
    Gemma Kirkland
    Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
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    Borderline descriptive marks still enforceable

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    The EU General Court (GC) has upheld a finding of a likelihood of confusion between two figurative trade marks containing the descriptive words "EasyCredit" in relation to identical services.
    Richard Burton
    Richard Burton
    Partner, Trade Mark Attorney
  • IP Cases & Articles

    Fake goods online: blocking injunctions

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    The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's decision to grant orders requiring five internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to certain websites selling counterfeit goods.
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    US fast-tracks cancer immunology patent examinations

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    On 29 June 2016, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began a pilot program to provide for earlier review of patent applications pertaining to cancer immunotherapy (the"Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program").
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    IP & Brexit - UK & European patent law and practice

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    ​The UK has voted to leave the European Union. In this edition of our newsletter, we consider the impact of ‘Brexit’ on UK and European intellectual property law and practice.
  • IP Cases & Articles

    IP & Brexit - what has changed for design rights?

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    It is important to know that currently there is no change to EU intellectual property rights or laws. In particular, the scope, effectiveness and enforceability of unitary EU-wide designs remains the same, both within the UK and the other 27 member states. This will continue to be the case until…
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    St. Regis v Park Regis: Sheraton v Staywell Hospitality

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    In this decision from the General Court, it was perhaps not surprising that the opposition by Sheraton (owner of the ST. REGIS brand) was successfully upheld by the General Court in respect of hotel services against the later filed application for PARK REGIS & Design.
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    EPO fee refund rules for abandoned patent applications

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    When a European application is abandoned for commercial reasons, it is sometimes possible to obtain a refund of some of the European Patent Office (EPO) fees paid for the application.
    Robbie Berryman
    Robbie Berryman
    Partner, Patent Attorney
  • IP Cases & Articles

    Scope of protection for UK designs after Trunki

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    The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has issued a rare 'Designs Practice Note' to provide guidance to applicants in the light of the judicial comments made in the recent Supreme Court decision in the 'Trunki' case.
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    Henkell: proof of use essential function of your mark

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    Henkell & Co Sektkellerei KG (Henkell), the producer of sparkling wine, wine and spirits in Europe owns European Union trade mark (EUTM) registration number 952770 PICCOLO for goods in classes 32 and 42, including 'wines' and 'sparkling wines'. The trade mark was registered in August 2011.

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