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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

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Brand investment pays off for Dr Martens

Dr Martens, the footwear and clothing brand that defined my teens, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) which could value the...

Rosie Burbidge

Jan 15, 20212 min read

How do patents work in the fashion industry?

The Janger is designed for travel and holiday use (so probably isn't getting a lot of use at the moment!) Most fashion cases concern...

Rosie Burbidge

Dec 24, 20201 min read

What happened in the last Community Design case in the UK?

A case regarding “ballet flats” is likely the last time in which a UK court will sit as a Community Design Court, and the judgment was...

Rosie Burbidge

Dec 24, 20202 min read

Can a famous brand avoid trade mark clearance for new product categories?

You take a famous car company with a well known trade mark, say Ferrari, and decide that you can get an entirely new revenue stream...

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