Rosie BurbidgeFeb 2, 20212 min readWhat are the benefits of IP InsuranceWith IP worth 75% of a business’ value why do less than 13% of businesses have IP insurance? It’s fascinating to read the insurance...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 2, 20212 min readBrand investment pays off for Dr MartensDr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...
Rosie BurbidgeJan 24, 20212 min readThe limits of shape protection: The Gömböc exampleIt is very challenging to obtain a legal monopoly in a shape. The easiest solution is to file one or more registered designs within the...
Rosie BurbidgeDec 24, 20201 min readWhat happened in the last Community Design case in the UK?A case regarding “ballet flats” is likely the last time in which a UK court will sit as a Community Design Court, and the judgment was...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 27, 20203 min readHow can you invalidate a design?Designs are often denied the IP limelight. This is for many reasons. One cause is perhaps a little circular: because designs are less...