Rosie Burbidge
When is a design solely dictated by technical function?
When is a registered design “solely dictated by its technical function”? And how relevant is the existence of a prior patent?
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Rosie Burbidge
Oct 14, 20223 min read
When is an interim injunction appropriate in design cases?
What's the scope of an injunction for unregistered designs for bumpers for VW Transporter vans?
Rosie Burbidge
Sep 29, 20223 min read
When is a product a component part of a complex product?
The Advocate General (AG) of the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has addressed one of the thorny issues in EU design law in a case involving a...
Rosie Burbidge
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Are changes to UK design law coming?
The UK government published its response to the call for views on reviewing the designs framework in the UK on 12 July 2022. In short,...
Rosie Burbidge
Apr 25, 20222 min read
What are the consequences of falsifying evidence?
An recent case concerning the infringement of registered designs for furniture was notable for a finding of dishonesty on the part of the...
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