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BUILDER trade mark decision: When descriptive marks’ foundations crumble
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Here we discuss a case that serves as a reminder that the registration of a trade mark is by no means a guarantee of its enforc…
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SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd: The sky might not be the limit
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The case of SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd demonstrates the potential consequences of applying for a trade mark with an excessively b…
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Navigating trade marks for influencers
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In this article our expert shares best trade mark practices for influencers.
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Amazon takedowns and unjustified threats
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In this insight we investigate how an Amazon takedown notice can be a communication which amounts to a “threat of infringement …
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Not milk? How food labelling regulations may affect UK trade mark registrations
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Trade mark applications for plant-based foods in the UK are unlikely to be rejected automatically for containing a restricted w…
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Cadbury ruling: trade mark protection for specific colours possible
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Cadbury’s applications to register its iconic purple colour have taken almost a decade to conclude. We consider the decision th…
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Disputes over IP ownership
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It is likely that developing innovative technology will be done in collaboration with others. Disputes over IP ownership can be…
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The UK Supreme Court reaffirms a strict approach to sufficiency
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In the decision [2020] UKSC 27, dated 24 June 2020, the UKSC decided upon a longstanding dispute between Regeneron and Kymab.
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Plausibility at the EPO
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The EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal confirms that the assessment of plausibility and obviousness require different tests.
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I’ve received a cease and desist letter, what do I do now?
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David Gwilliam, trade mark attorney at AdamsonJones, explains what to do if you receive a ‘cease and desist’ letter.
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