What makes a trade mark distinctive?
With the news beginning to focus on life other than Covid, there has been an increase in media attention on trade mark infringements. In…
Trade Marks
Caterpillar Meme Wars – Colin v Cuthbert demonstrates the additional considerations required in modern litigation
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you will be aware that there is an ongoing litigation involving…
What does 2021 hold for Data Protection and Intellectual Property Rights
2020 ended much as it began with many unprecedented events, not least the UK's last-minute trade and cooperation agreement between the EU…
Brexit | What happens to my existing trade marks?
On 1st January, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) created comparable UK Trade marks for every registered EU trade mark. These…
Can I have a G, please?
Having sat open-mouthed watching some of his crashes in previous years, it was marvellous to see Geraint Thomas win the 2018 Tour de France…
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be?
The Great Repeal Bill will be one of the most important pieces of legislation in decades.
The Great Repeal Bill: How Great Will It Be? –…
The not so jolly side of Christmas Jumpers
Recently we saw the novelty chunky knit celebrated on the aptly named ‘Christmas Jumper Day’. Unfortunately the festive spirit was mired by…
Trade Mark Attorneys Receive Chartered Status Today
Today sees the transformation of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) into the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA…
Who owns the trade mark 'PINTEREST'
The Board of Appeal at the European Trade Mark Office disagrees with the decision that social media site, Pinterest doesn't own the trade…
New developments on the European trade mark landscape
The office that deals with trade mark applications in the EU (or 'OHIM') has said that it would be likely to object to any speculative…