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This morning, the Supreme Court handed down its long awaited judgment in the case of Sky v Skykick [2024] UKSC 36 (a copy of the full judgment can be found here). We will be producing a detailed note on the full judgment (which runs to an impressive 145 pages) shortly. However, we set out a… Read more »
This article was first published in the November 2024 issue of CITMA Review, the journal of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA). For more information on CITMA, please visit citma.org.uk On 5th June 2024, the EU’s General Court (GC) issued its judgment in the appeal brought by Supermac’s (Holdings) Ltd against the… Read more »
Are toys which accurately replicate real products equivalent to virtual goods? If so, what do cases about replica toys teach us about how the Courts will assess infringement and the similarity of goods vs their virtual equivalent? In our latest article in this series, we build on the decision of the EU IPO in Opposition… Read more »
We’re delighted to announce that our Partner, Ian Gill, has been recognised as one of the small number of Band 1 UK Trade Mark Attorneys for 2024 by Chambers and Partners. Chambers and Partners is a leading legal directory that provides prestigious rankings for law firms and individual lawyers worldwide. Their annual rankings are based… Read more »
Pharmaceutical team member Suzanne Power provides a legal update of UK Trade Mark case law This article was published in the September 2024 issue of PTMG’s Law, Lore & Practice Whilst many in July were enjoying a well-earned summer break, the officials at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) were busy publishing… Read more »
As we move further into 2024, the UK IPO continues to demonstrate rigorous examination of trade mark applications. The first six months of the year have seen a string of refusals, particularly concerning attempts to register emblems that hold protected status. In this instalment, we continue to explore these cases, offering a closer look at… Read more »
Our partners, Dr Craig Turner and Ian Gill, are once again recognised by Who’s Who Legal for their outstanding contributions and client service. Craig is named as a Thought Leader and Ian is recommended as an Intellectual Property practitioner in the guide’s 2024 edition. Who’s Who Legal: IP recognises patent, trade mark and copyright… Read more »
In our latest article on Trademarks in the Metaverse, we look at a recent decision from the EU IPO in Opposition No. B003199946 Vinicio v Initio. This decision is interesting as it is one of the first decisions in which the EU IPO has had to consider the similarity of physical goods against virtual goods… Read more »
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 now underway there will be many participants who are using this opportunity not only to vie for that Gold Medal but also to create a platform for their personal brand to extend their career in sport beyond that of participation in the sport itself. Since the last… Read more »
The following article was first published on Space East’s website. Trade marks and logos adopted by companies to promote their products and services are familiar to us all. Some of them may have strong associations or evoke memories of particular times, such as the packaging of food or drink we remember enjoying as children. Other… Read more »