18 Nov, 2022 Replacing the packet: registering designs for e-cigarette accessories By Thomas Hooper E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in recent years. A range of e-cigarette accessories are now on the market, including cases...
04 Nov, 2022 International Comparative Legal Guide – Designs 2023 By Louise Sargeant Ewan Grist The International Comparative Legal Guide – Designs 2023 has now been published, with contributing editor Ewan Grist. It covers common...
31 Oct, 2022 Dior Saddle bag’s shape not a trade mark says EUIPO By Heidi Hurdle In the world of the trade mark very few shape marks seem to make the cut and proceed to registration. Dior’s Saddle bag is an example of...
13 Sep, 2022 Design protection – iconic WaterRower debated in UK court By Heidi Hurdle Design protection and copyright law is once again called into question. A UK judge recently rejected an application to strike-out a claim...
08 Mar, 2022 Dispute over “paper dispenser” goes into the next round By Jan Bärenfänger Some proceedings have a tendency to take forever – to be fair, mostly when a particularly large number of open legal questions are...
15 Feb, 2022 Good news for brand owners as UK aims to be gold standard in IP Counter-Infringement Strategy By Louise Sargeant The UK IPO has published its five year strategy for protecting IP with the aim of ensuring that IP rights in the UK are some of the best...