Rosie BurbidgeOct 27, 20233 min readAcquiring IP: Why is NEXT buying FatFace?What are the factors driving the trend of change and consolidation within the fashion retail sector?
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 2, 20213 min readCan English passing off override a US contract?Mr Justice Miles’s judgment in Lyle & Scott Limited v American Eagle Outfitters, Inc is an important decision for international fashion...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 2, 20212 min readBrand investment pays off for Dr MartensDr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...
Rosie BurbidgeDec 24, 20201 min readWhat happened in the last Community Design case in the UK?A case regarding “ballet flats” is likely the last time in which a UK court will sit as a Community Design Court, and the judgment was...
Rosie BurbidgeDec 24, 20202 min readCan 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...