Is “Smashburger” Too Descriptive for Trade Mark Protection?
Is "Smashburger" Too Descriptive for Trade Mark Protection? The restaurant industry thrives on memorable branding, but not every catchy business name qualifies for strong trade [...]
West Ham Trade Mark Dispute: EU Rejects “Westham” Opposition
West Ham Trade Mark Dispute: EU Rejects "Westham" Opposition A recent West Ham trade mark dispute has highlighted the challenges even major football clubs face [...]
Red Bull Blocks “GymBull” in EU Trademark Opposition
Red Bull Blocks "GymBull" in EU Trademark Opposition A recent EU trademark opposition decision involving global energy drink giant Red Bull and a Dubai-based distributor [...]
Nike Blocks Converse Trademark in UK
Nike Blocks Converse Trademark in UK A recent UK decision in which global brand Nike blocks Converse trademark highlights the enduring strength of globally recognised brands [...]
World IP Day 2026: What the Olympics Teach Us About Trade Marks and Licensing
World IP Day 2026: What the Olympics Teach Us About Trade Marks and Licensing To mark World IP Day on 26 April, we reflect [...]
Nominet Cybersquatting Dispute Over Two Letter Domain
Nominet Cybersquatting Dispute Over Two Letter Domain A recent Nominet cybersquatting dispute has highlighted the risks of overreaching claims in UK domain name proceedings. In [...]
Luke Littler Trademark: Protecting Image Rights Against AI Deepfakes
Luke Littler Trademark: Protecting Image Rights Against AI Deepfakes Darts star Luke Littler has applied to register his face as a trademark in the United [...]
Estée Lauder Jo Malone Trademark Dispute Shows Pitfalls of Eponymous Brands
Estée Lauder Jo Malone Trademark Dispute Shows Pitfalls of Eponymous Brands The legal action brought by Estée Lauder Companies against fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone [...]
UKIPO Fee Increase April 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
UKIPO Fee Increase April 2026: What Businesses Need to Know The UKIPO fee increase April 2026 will bring significant changes for businesses, innovators and brand [...]
Costs of Rebranding After Trade Mark Infringement
Costs of Rebranding After Trade Mark Infringement Rebranding is often an exciting strategic move leading to new markets, refreshed identity and renewed customer energy. However, [...]
