GAME OF VAPES victorious in trade mark battle HBO had opposed the application on the basis of their EUTM for the popular TV series GAME OF THRONES. HBO had opposed the application on the basis of their EUTM for the popular TV series GAME OF THRONES. Read more
What makes the colour red? A case involving Sainsbury's and the owner of the Babybel brand highlights the complexities of representing "exotic" trade marks. A case involving Sainsbury's and the owner of the Babybel brand highlights the complexities of representing "exotic" trade marks. Read more
Infringement by Equivalence in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court The new test of patent infringement is used in the IPEC for the first time. The new test of patent infringement is used in the IPEC for the first time. Read more
Philips’ patent for GPS athletic performance monitoring device held largely invalid Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Read more
Potential Amendments to Chinese Patent and Design Law The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. Read more
The Importance of Evidence: McDonald’s fails to put sufficient meat on the... The EU 'BIG MAC' trade mark was cancelled after McDonald's failed to submit sufficient evidence of use. The EU 'BIG MAC' trade mark was cancelled after McDonald's failed to submit sufficient evidence of use. Read more
China introduces new IP appeals courts The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. Read more
New Canadian trade mark legislation announced There will be significant changes to trade mark legislation in Canada from 17 June 2019. There will be significant changes to trade mark legislation in Canada from 17 June 2019. Read more
The UK implements the EU Trade Mark Directive 2015 We outline the key changes to the UK trade mark system. We outline the key changes to the UK trade mark system. Read more