Court of Appeal confirms Fox’s ‘Glee’ TV Show Infringes on The Glee Club’s Trade Mark
A British Comedy business, Comic, has won a case brought against 20th Century Fox A high court judge has ruled that their trade mark has been infringed by the show ‘Glee’, a global television… read more…
The New Rules of Branding and Trademarks
Emma Reeve discusses the new rules of branding and trade marks in an article published on behindthespincom The article explores changes to branding in a fast moving age of internet and social media,… read more…
Article 28 Declaration Risks
Some of you may already be aware of an Article 28 declaration in connection with the scope of protection for goods and services of Community Trade Marks The implication for clients with a portfolio… read more…
No breaks for Nestlé in Kit Kat battle with Cadbury
This week has seen the High Court dismissal of Nestlé’s appeal against the decision to reject its trade mark application for the 3D shape of its four finger Kit Kat Mr Justice Arnold commented… read more…
Government proposes dramatic slash in UK registered design fees
By Dani Kramer The UK Government has just opened a consultation on a proposal to reduce significantly the fees for registered design filings If adopted, the changes will be hugely beneficial to… read more…
Christmas Card Competition
This year we were pleased to run our annual Christmas card competition in collaboration with St James C of E Primary School The winning Christmas card design was created by 5 year old Niko and is… read more…
Manchester – A look at economic growth
By Robert Hawley Last month’s Autumn Statement included the promise of a continuing commitment to investment in the North; particularly vis-a-vis Manchester, the Northern Powerhouse However,… read more…
Flooding – Bridging the gap in responsible investment
By Martin MacLean The UK has recently experienced some of the worst flooding ever recorded Having invested billions of pounds already in the sector, Martin MacLean ponders the benefits of the… read more…
Practice Statement: Listing of Cases for Trial in the Patents Court
The Patent Court aim to bring patent cases to trial within 12 months of the claim being issued Arnold J, Judge in Charge of the Patents Court, has issued the Practice Statement outlined below For… read more…
