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UK Supreme Court Confirms Post-Sale Context Is a Basis for Trademark Infringement

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The UK Supreme Court recently handed down judgement in the case of Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v. Dream Pairs Europe Inc. The decision has provided important clarity on the question of whether post-sale confusion is...more

K&L Gates LLP

Make Protecting Your UK and EU Product Packaging and Labels Your New Year’s IP Resolution. Part 2: Combatting Dupes and Copycats...

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Everybody knows that trade marks are necessary to protect a brand’s logo and name, and a lot of people know that registered designs are a powerful tool in stopping counterfeit goods, but did you know these rights can also be...more

Fenwick & West LLP

SkyKick TM Row with Media Co. Sky Raises Key Risks for US and Global Brands

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The United Kingdom Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick v Sky highlights a critical trademark risk: Registering a brand for an overly broad range of products and services without an intent to use it across all categories can...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Thatchers v. Aldi: A Bitter Battle over Cider Branding

On 20 January 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the trade mark dispute between Thatchers Cider Company Limited (“Thatchers”), the largest family-run independent cider producer in the UK, and Aldi Stores...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

UK Supreme Court Ruling: Sky Falls in Pivotal Trade Mark Battle with SkyKick

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The wait is over! The UK Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in the closely followed and long-running litigation between Sky, the well-known television and broadband company, and SkyKick, a lesser-known cloud computing...more

BCLP

Understanding Consumer Law when Conducting Influencer Marketing Campaigns in the EU and UK

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Long gone are the days where brands could rely simply on purchasing advertising space in newspapers or investing in eye-catching brochures to display their products. Now, the world is their oyster with the advance of the...more

Hogan Lovells

Domain Name News: March 2023

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This is the March edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. ...more

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UK Trade Marks, Copyright and Designs - Outlook for 2023

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As we start the new year, we take a look back at some of the most significant legal developments and caselaw of 2022 in UK trade mark, copyright and designs law and highlight the changes that IP stakeholders should be aware...more

K&L Gates LLP

K&L Gates' Verticals Predictions for 2023: Top Trends, Opportunities, and Pitfalls

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The start of 2023 marked six months since the new vertical distribution laws came into effect across the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) – see our earlier summary of the important changes here)....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Tips for developing an efficient worldwide trademark application filing strategy

So you’re launching a new product line worldwide. Or maybe you’re rebranding a division of your global business. Or perhaps you’ve recently conducted an audit of your trademark portfolio and noticed several gaps in coverage....more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

ESG’s Role In Deliveroo’s Rocky IPO

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Lockdowns have fueled a surge in food-delivery businesses, so the initial public offering (“IPO”) of Deliveroo plc (“Deliveroo”) — a UK equivalent to DoorDash Inc. — on the London Stock Exchange was highly anticipated. But on...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l February 2020 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - France to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks - France’s agriculture minister has reportedly announced that the country will prohibit the mass culling of male chicks shortly after they...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Why Is Policy and Procedure Management Now More Important Than Ever?

These days, it seems you can’t get through an average week without seeing another big-name company making news for some sort of misstep or breakdown in regards to ethics, governance, or compliance....more

Ladas & Parry LLP

The Threat Of Counterfeits Via Social Media Drives Major Investigation From British Government

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On September 4, 2017, the British government released a detailed study that investigated the impact of social media on counterfeit trade. The report highlights the complexity of trying to quantify recent levels of...more

Cooley LLP

Blog: Building, Marketing and Maintaining Your Brand in the UK

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Building, marketing and maintaining a strong brand is fundamental to ensuring the success of a new company. Not only will a strong brand confer a competitive advantage through encouraging brand loyalty, but it will have...more

K&L Gates LLP

"Brexit Bites": Intellectual Property Rights

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This is the sixth in our series of "Brexit Bites" which focuses on Intellectual Property. Registered Trade Marks - Post-Brexit, the UK would no longer be part of the European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) system,...more

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EU Retail News - April 2016

Welcome to the first issue of EU Retail News written by members of the Retail Team at Bryan Cave - EU and US: Marketing fitspiration from SoulCycle - SoulCycle has taken the US by storm, with fitness studios...more

McDermott Will & Emery

International News: Focus on Mining and Metals

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In This Issue: - Features ..Investors in Africa Benefit from Regional Trading Blocs ..Understanding the COMESA Merger Control Regime ..Protecting Your UK Business Against Departing Employees ...more

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