Rosie BurbidgeMay 1, 20213 min readCan you protect XML Schema with IP?Disputes relating to software are often complex, with multiple parties and issues involved. However, they can also illuminate important...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 19, 20212 min readSatan Shoes - Nike and the devil tussle over trade mark exhaustionOccasionally IP disputes break into the public domain. This one has to do with Nike, a famous brand, and also to do with Satan. Rosie and...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 17, 20212 min readHow to avoid penalty clauses in IP Settlement AgreementsA judge in the Patents Court has ruled that terms concerning the ownership and validity of IP rights in a settlement agreement were not...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 17, 20212 min readHow can a trade mark survive a challenge to its validity?The IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...
Rosie BurbidgeMar 9, 20212 min readWhat are the key considerations for fashion trade marks?Is there a likelihood of confusion between the figurative signs pictured below (PANTHÉ and PANTHER) for “Clothing; Headgear” in Class 25?...