Rosie Burbidge
Speedy justice in design case
In what may be a record for an IP case in the UK, the trial in Lutec (UK) Ltd & Ors v Cascade Holdings Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1907 (Pat)...
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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
- 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 28, 2021
- 2 min
Judge backs employees in trade secrets contract case
The High Court has recently provided guidance for employees in relation to the Recast Brussels Regulation. This guidance can be neatly...
Rosie Burbidge
- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Database extraction was authorised
This was a complex dispute concerning a claims management database. It involved alleged infringement of a database right, misuse of...
Rosie Burbidge
- May 1, 2021
- 3 min
Which IP rights subsist in an XML Schema?
Disputes relating to software are often complex, with multiple parties and issues involved. However, they can also illuminate important...
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 23, 2021
- 2 min
Influencers are advertising... and the ASA is watching
Influencers are advertisers. This has been clear for some time. But now influencers are trending for the wrong reasons as the Advertising...
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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