Rosie BurbidgeJul 3, 20212 minWhat happened to Colin the Caterpillar & what does it mean for your brand?We take legal research very seriously - in order to fully understand the implications of the most tasty dispute of the year, Colin vs...
Rosie BurbidgeJul 3, 20212 minCan using a variant of your own name still be passing off?Passing off in the jewellery world can be a challenge - particularly where first names are used in connection with a business. This claim...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 24, 20213 minWhat sort of shapes can be protected as trade marks?Trade marks come in all shapes and sizes – words, slogans, colours, shapes, animations and more. One of the more unusual is a figurative...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 22, 20212 minIs Cybersquatting a big problem?In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 10, 20212 minFOOTWARE trade mark not descriptiveAs brands expand into new areas, particularly those driven by emerging technologies, they are often looking for innovative and memorable...