Rosie BurbidgeJul 293 min readA design invalidity counterclaim gets off the fence about Brexit impactThe continuing impact of Brexit on IP disputes was evident in a June 2024 design case decided by Mr Justice Zacaroli in the High Court
Rosie BurbidgeMay 173 min readDo door handle designs produce the same overall impression?EU General Court finds that two door handle designs produced a sufficiently different overall impression.
Rosie BurbidgeMar 283 min readHow did Rihanna invalidate an RCD?Puma design registrations invalidated due to disclosure by singer Rihanna on social media.
Rosie BurbidgeMar 283 min readWhat is the priority period for RCD applications?The Grand Chamber of the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has upheld EUIPO’s practice regarding priority for RCD applications.
Rosie BurbidgeMar 34 min readWhy did Aldi lose appeal over gin bottle designs?The Court of Appeal upholds judgment finding that Aldi infringed M&S light-up gin bottles.