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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
Recent focus has been upon the impact that the Brexit decision may have upon EUTM rights. There has been an air of negativity that needs to be balanced. We have chosen to look at the positive attributes of the UKTM registration system, and to...
A straight answer, taking into account the potential impact of the Brexit decision, is ‘probably yes’ - you will need EUTM and UKTM protection. As you will have gathered, there will be no changes to the UK’s full membership of the EU for at...
You know the feeling … inspiration strikes, you have a brilliant idea that’s a game changer, you can see the market opportunity, you can see the potential to build a business, but how do you overcome the first major obstacle … funding? Initial...
Early on the morning of 24th June 2016, the results of the UK referendum on 'Brexit' were issued - and overall the UK voted to leave the EU. The country was split relatively evenly, but the result will lead to the UK beginning the process of...
The International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting never disappoints. It provides a unique opportunity for our attorneys to network with associates in every part of the world; forging new relationships, and deepening established ones....
As the referendum date of 23rd June 2016 approaches, we are starting to get some idea of what it would mean if Brexit happens. In the world of Intellectual Property, it would be a difficult time for any British company trading in Europe and a...
When the referendum date on Brexit was set, my immediate reaction was “why now?” - what possible advantage can there be to the UK to leave Europe? We have pushed away recession, we are improving the deficit, and the business world is active. My...
The recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) inSociété des Produits Nestlé SA v Cadbury UK Ltd (C-215/14) has left uncertainty as to how the CJEU will go on to determine the thorny issue of what constitutes a...
