#designs

Rosie Burbidge

China joins the Hague System

China has been steadily overhauling its IP system for well over a decade. Last week, in the latest development, China joined WIPO’s Hague...

Rosie Burbidge

What do you think of the UK designs system?

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has launched a call for views on the designs system. It says this will “help us better...

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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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Protecting digital designs - the clock is ticking

Designs are one of the key IP rights for the gaming and fashion industries but they are complex and consequently poorly understood. There...

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Brexit & IP - what you need to know

Brexit may be nearly upon us. If this happens after 29 March there are various short term consequences to registered rights in the UK and...

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Intellectual property rights - it's never too early to think about them

Fashion is built on intellectual property rights. The brand is protected by trade marks. The clothing and accessory design by design...

Rosie Burbidge

Introducing intellectual property

Without intellectual property rights it would be virtually impossible for the European fashion industry to continue. These rights enable...

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