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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
Jan 27, 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 24, 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 15, 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
Dec 24, 20202 min read
Can a famous brand avoid trade mark clearance for new product categories?
You take a famous car company with a well known trade mark, say Ferrari, and decide that you can get an entirely new revenue stream...
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