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Merck v Merck: the saga continues as UK Court of Appeal confirms breach of coexistence order
The Court of Appeal has handed down its latest decision in the long-running dispute between the two Merck pharmaceutical businesses –...
Rosie Burbidge
Apr 44 min read


Aldi lookalike loses on Appeal
This judgment reinforces the value of registering packaging as a trade mark – not just logos or brand names.
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


No fowl play here – Morley’s trade marks upheld on appeal
The Court of Appeal upheld a string of findings by HHJ Melissa Clarke in favour of the South London fried chicken favourite, Morley’s.
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


Copyright protection for TV show formats: another loss for ‘Shambles’ claimants
The January 2025 decision in Rinkoff v Baby Cow Productions Ltd  [2025] EWHC 39 (IPEC) is a significant one for anyone working in TV,...
Rosie Burbidge
Mar 293 min read


Mind the Gap: TFL and GAP dispute registration of iconic slogan
TfL’s "MIND THE GAP" trade mark partly succeeded despite GAP’s opposition. Non-compliance with a co-existence agreement was bad faith
Rosie Burbidge
Jan 113 min read
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