Rosie BurbidgeSep 29, 20212 minThe rudimental rules of copyright infringementThe popular song Waiting All Night by the band Rudimental was not copied from a 2007 song Can You Tell Me, performed by Kelly-Marie...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 2, 20211 minThe post-Brexit clock is ticking - don't miss out!We first wrote about the impact of Brexit on UK trade marks over a year ago. We are now over 6 months in since the UK's departure from...
Rosie BurbidgeAug 5, 20213 minSKY brings good news for broad trade marksA common trade mark filing strategy in the UK and EU is to file a broad trade mark specification. A broad specification makes enforcement...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 23, 20212 minIs Cybersquatting a big problem?In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 14, 20212 minWhat does MADE IN BRITAIN mean?After the many logistical issues posed by both Brexit and the pandemic and with sustainability at the forefront of everyone's mind, it is...
Rosie BurbidgeMay 11, 20212 minChanel and Huawei logos are dissimilarThe EU General Court has upheld a Board of Appeal ruling in a dispute between Chanel and Huawei, finding that Huawei’s EUTM application...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 21, 20212 minNo penalty clause in IP Settlement Agreement: royalty clawback & 6 figure lump sum payment permittedA judge in the Patents Court has ruled that terms concerning the ownership and validity of IP rights in a settlement agreement were not...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 17, 20212 minCRYPTOBACK: Blockchain crypto trademark survives validity attackThe IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...
Rosie BurbidgeMar 9, 20212 minWho owns copyright works that an employee creates at home? One of the highlights of the pandemic has been the opportunity to catch up on a lifetime's worth of TV. Fortunately, there are some truly...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 22, 20213 minTargeting and trade marks - Beverly Hills Polo Club takes on the Amazon When is an online marketplace “targeting” consumers in a particular jurisdiction? This was the question that Mr Justice Michael Green...