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When is a director jointly liable for trade mark infringement?
UK Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal in a case concerning director's liability for trade mark infringement
Rosie Burbidge
May 17, 20244 min read


Is Pablo Escobar registrable as an EUTM?
Trade mark application for "Pablo Escobar" refused on the ground that it is contrary to public policy and accepted principles of morality.
Rosie Burbidge
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Who owns the Diesel brand in Ireland?
Italian fashion company Diesel has won a case against Montex Holdings (Diesel Ireland) before the High Court of Ireland over Diesel mark.
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Why was Tesco unsuccessful in its Lidl trade mark infringement appeal?
Court of Appeal has upheld finding that Tesco’s Clubcard Prices campaign infringed Lidl’s registered trade mark and committed passing off.
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 25, 20244 min read


When should a trade mark case be stayed?
The Court of Appeal has reconsidered whether a stay should be granted in a case in the IPEC concerning trade marks for knitting needles.
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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