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Watch out! New employees could lead to a breach of confidence claim against you
A new employee joins a business. They have lots of new ideas and suggestions. Sounds great but might you be at risk? To put it another...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read


Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens
Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...
Rosie Burbidge
Feb 2, 20212 min read


Are domain names personal property?
Domain names have been treated as a type of intellectual property for years but their precise status has not been clear in the UK, until...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 27, 20212 min read

The limits of shape protection: The Gömböc example
It 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 Burbidge
Jan 24, 20212 min read


How do patents work in the fashion industry?
The Janger is designed for travel and holiday use (so probably isn't getting a lot of use at the moment!) Most fashion cases concern...
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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