LEGO v Lepin: Battle of the Blocks The LEGO Group has once again been successful in defending itself against a copycat brand. The LEGO Group has once again been successful in defending itself against a copycat brand. Read more
Definitions of “normal duties” at work confirmed in UK entitlement case What rights does an employee have when developing an invention as part of their "normal duties" at work? What rights does an employee have when developing an invention as part of their "normal duties" at work? Read more
Wilson Gunn ranks in the top ten for UK trade mark filings The figures place us amongst the top firms for filing UK registered trade marks. The figures place us amongst the top firms for filing UK registered trade marks. Read more
Undisclosed Disclaimers and Accidental Anticipation A recent EPO decision addresses the allowability of amendments to a claim in a patent document. A recent EPO decision addresses the allowability of amendments to a claim in a patent document. Read more
SMEs with intellectual property rights more likely to experience high growth The report, published by the EPO and EUIPO, highlights the value of protecting and exploiting your IP. The report, published by the EPO and EUIPO, highlights the value of protecting and exploiting your IP. Read more
Liverpool FC beats Lotto Sport Italia in trade mark dispute The Premier League football club have successfully defended two of their trade mark registrations. The Premier League football club have successfully defended two of their trade mark registrations. Read more
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