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Do I have to identify the designer?
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
The Hargreaves Review was commissioned in November 2010 by the Prime Minister with the intention of promoting innovation and growth in the UK. Essentially, the commission set out to discover whether or not the framework of the UK Intellectual...
A recent decision of the General Court of the European Union allows use and registration of the trademark GOLDEN BALLS by Golden Balls Limited, despite a 6 year long legal battle brought by Intra-Presse, the owners of the BALLON D’OR trade mark....
As periodically happens, the media have picked up on the activities of so-called ‘patent trolls’ in the US. Of course, the world of patent law is far removed from the usual scope of popular news, so what has prompted investigation into the...
The Patents County Court (“PCC”) as opposed to the Patents High Court, was set up to provide a simpler alternative to the expensive Patents High Court route for individuals and small to medium businesses (“SMEs”) to pursue lower cost claims of...
The recent High Court decision in Best Buy Co Inc and another v Worldwide Sales Corp Espana SL, reminds Trademark owners to exercise caution when making allegations of Trademark infringement. The Facts: In advance of their intended...
At face value, it may appear that purchasing keywords relating to a competitor’s brand, and incorporating these into your own online marketing campaign, is an easy way to grow your business. In effect, someone else’s established...
With the advent of a new small claims track in the Patents County Court, SMEs and individuals can now enforce their creative and Intellectual Property rights with less formality, cost, and increased speed. From 1 October 2012, the...
A dispute in the US concerning trademark infringement and false advertising has once again brought to light questions surrounding ownership of the term “App Store” in relation to downloadable mobile software and also, proprietorship of...
