top of page

Blog
Search


Rosie Burbidge
May 8, 20214 min read
Give this passing off case a butchers
Passing off is often added as an afterthought to a trade mark infringement action. In those circumstances, it is very often successful....


Rosie Burbidge
May 1, 20212 min read
Can you consent to a database extraction breach of confidence?
This was a complex dispute concerning a claims management database. It involved alleged infringement of a database right, misuse of...


Rosie Burbidge
Apr 17, 20212 min read
How to avoid penalty clauses in IP Settlement Agreements
A judge in the Patents Court has ruled that terms concerning the ownership and validity of IP rights in a settlement agreement were not...


Rosie Burbidge
Apr 17, 20212 min read
How can a trade mark survive a challenge to its validity?
The IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...


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?...
bottom of page