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It is possible to waive the name of the designer when filing a European Community Design, but you should be sure that you have the rights to the design
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Case law comment – LUSH v AMAZON
The bomb has fallen on Amazon… The High Court drops a bath bomb on Amazon by finding in favour of LUSH over infringement of their trademark in an...
An update on scam invoices
After filing your trademark application, have you received unsolicited requests for money and scam invoices? If you have filed a UK or European...
Chinese Trademark filing strategy: a “how–to” guide to securing protection
China’s ‘first to file’ approach to securing a trademark registration has always overwhelmed prior user rights. As such, it is possible for a...
Patents and Designs – A comparison
What is the point of a Registered Design? If a patent offers much broader protection for your invention, why would you ever want to apply for a...
International (PCT) Patent Application Conversion Time Limits and Late Entry
A Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) or so-called international patent application is a useful mechanism by which to file a single patent...
Christmas Linkstorm
With the festive season approaching, the commercial spirit of Christmas offers a host of opportunities for budding inventors to earn their...
Trade Mark Crackers from 2013… a European perspective
Cadbury / Nestlé Cadbury attempted to register the colour purple in relation to a range of chocolate goods to be "applied to the whole visible...
Rihanna succeeds against Topshop following the unauthorised use of her image
A recent decision of the High court of Justice confirms that use of a celebrity image, in this case Rihanna, can constitute Passing off when...