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 [...]
Shein Temu Copyright Dispute: What It Means for Online Retailers
Shein Temu Copyright Dispute: What It Means For Online Retailers The ongoing Shein Temu copyright dispute before the UK High Court is shaping up to be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Protect Copyright in Your Work
How to Protect Copyright in Your Work For creators, writers, designers, developers, and businesses alike, protecting original work is essential. Copyright law provides legal [...]
Furniture Design Infringement Dispute: Lessons from the “Augusta” Case
Furniture Design Infringement Dispute: Lessons from the 'Augusta' Case A recent furniture design infringement dispute involving a manufacturer's new "Augusta" dining range highlights the legal [...]
