Rosie Burbidge
The rudimental rules of copyright infringement
The popular song Waiting All Night by the band Rudimental was not copied from a 2007 song Can You Tell Me, performed by Kelly-Marie...
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Rosie Burbidge
- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
The 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 Burbidge
- Aug 5, 2021
- 3 min
SKY brings good news for broad trade marks
A common trade mark filing strategy in the UK and EU is to file a broad trade mark specification. A broad specification makes enforcement...
Rosie Burbidge
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Is 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 Burbidge
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
What 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 Burbidge
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Chanel and Huawei logos are dissimilar
The EU General Court has upheld a Board of Appeal ruling in a dispute between Chanel and Huawei, finding that Huawei’s EUTM application...
Rosie Burbidge
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
No penalty clause in IP Settlement Agreement: royalty clawback & 6 figure lump sum payment permitted
A judge in the Patents Court has ruled that terms concerning the ownership and validity of IP rights in a settlement agreement were not...
Rosie Burbidge
- Apr 17, 2021
- 2 min
CRYPTOBACK: Blockchain crypto trademark survives validity attack
The IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...
Rosie Burbidge
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Who 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 Burbidge
- Feb 22, 2021
- 3 min
Targeting 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...
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