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Rosie Burbidge
Sep 15, 20214 min read
Why is easyGroup usually successful in trade mark proceedings (& why did it recently lose)?
easyGroup, which owns the IP rights for companies such as easyJet and easyHotel, has been active, and largely successful, in bringing...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 10, 20211 min read
What is the future of exhaustion of IP rights in the UK
An integral part of the UK intellectual property system has been a focus on balancing creator protection with fair competition and...
Rosie Burbidge
Jun 10, 20212 min read
FOOTWARE trade mark not descriptive
As brands expand into new areas, particularly those driven by emerging technologies, they are often looking for innovative and memorable...
Rosie Burbidge
May 8, 20212 min read
MONOPOLY cannot last forever without regular use
The EU General Court has upheld the EUIPO Board of Appeal decision in the MONOPOLY trade mark case. This is a long anticipated and...
Rosie Burbidge
May 1, 20212 min read
Do sports teams with similar names infringe IP rights?
The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of trade mark infringement, but overturned a passing off finding, in a case concerning two UK...
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