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Taking Storck of the situation back to square one?
Lack of distinctive character is a common obstacle to securing trade mark registration for product packaging, whether as a 3D shape mark; a 2D figurative representation of a shape; or a design contained within packaging. -
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Mind the GAP! British American Group v GAP (ITM)
In a recent appeal to the High Court from a decision of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), the judge found that the earlier trade mark GAP was confusingly similar to the sign "The GapTravel Guide". -
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GC rules for acquiescence: Tronios v BSkyB
In this case between Tronios and British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (BSkyB, now Sky plc), the General Court (GC) reiterated that acquiescence requires actual knowledge of the use and registration of a contested trade mark, confirming that inferences to such knowledge are insufficient. -
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UK design fee to come into effect 01 October 2016
The reduction in official fees charged by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) for registered designs is likely to come into effect on 01 October 2016. -
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EPO speeds up opposition proceedings from 01 July 2016
The European Patent Office (EPO) is introducing a "streamlined" opposition procedure that it says will simplify opposition proceedings and deliver decisions faster, while giving parties more time to react and prepare for oral proceedings. -
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Brexit & Patents
Following the UK's decision to leave the European Union ('Brexit'), there will inevitably be questions about what this all means for patent protection. With this in mind, we have developed a series of FAQs to address any questions or concerns. -
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Brexit & Trade Marks
We address some common questions about how the UK's exit from the EU ('Brexit') will impact on trade mark rights. -
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Brexit & Designs
Here we address some common questions about how the UK's exit from the EU ('Brexit') will impact on design rights. -
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IP & Brexit: Overview
The UK has voted to leave the European Union. Though the full implications of Brexit remain unclear at present, we are monitoring developments closely and will provide timely updates as soon as the legislative position is addressed by both the UK and EU authorities. -
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EU Trade Secrets Directive comes into force July 2016
The EU Trade Secrets Directive (2016/943) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU, therefore setting the date for it to come into force on 05 July 2016. Member states will then have up to two years to incorporate the Directive's provisions into their domestic law.
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