Rosie BurbidgeSep 263 min readNavigating the Court of Public Opinion in IP Disputes: Insights from MARQUESThe MARQUES annual conference is gathering almost 1,000 intellectual property enthusiasts from around the world. One of the most...
Rosie BurbidgeSep 233 min readPerformers' rights after death - the Rogue One Cushing saga continuesA long time ago (late 2023) in a courtroom far far away (London), a case began concerning the use of likeness of the actor Peter Cushing
Rosie BurbidgeSep 134 min readWhy did two easy trade mark infringement claims fail?EasyGroup has recently lost two cases against other companies that use the word easy in their branding. In a judgment on 4 September...
Rosie BurbidgeAug 283 min readNo cash in the register. Why was summary judgment refused in software IP ownership dispute?When software is commissioned, the key consideration is whether there is a contract and, if so, what rights are to be implied
Rosie BurbidgeAug 103 min readWhen are a 'crowded market' and earlier coexistence agreements relevant to trade mark infringement?An appeal against a case which found no trade mark infringement or passing off in relation to polo trade marks has been unsuccessful.