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Rosie Burbidge

May 1, 20212 min read

When are famous logos considered similar?

The EU General Court has upheld a Board of Appeal ruling in a dispute between Chanel and Huawei, finding that Huawei’s EUTM application...

Rosie Burbidge

Mar 9, 20212 min read

What 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?...

Rosie Burbidge

Mar 7, 20215 min read

How can you stop someone from systematically copying your brand?

What if the copying went further than just your designs and covered everything from your marketing strategy to your models? This major...

Rosie Burbidge

Feb 23, 20212 min read

What are the advertising requirements for influencers?

Influencers are advertisers. This has been clear for some time. But now influencers are trending for the wrong reasons as the Advertising...

Rosie Burbidge

Feb 2, 20213 min read

Can 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...

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