Wilson Gunn’s Senior Partner retires Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn. Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn. Read more
Jamaica joins the Madrid Protocol Jamaica has become the 110th member state to join the Madrid trade mark system. Jamaica has become the 110th member state to join the Madrid trade mark system. Read more
UAE joins the Madrid Protocol The UAE became the 109th member state of the Madrid trade mark system. The UAE became the 109th member state of the Madrid trade mark system. Read more
Olympic and Paralympic symbols and protected words Businesses should be aware the trade mark protection in place for the Olympic and Paralympic symbols and words. Businesses should be aware the trade mark protection in place for the Olympic and Paralympic symbols and words. Read more
An oaty tale of distinctiveness Oatly’s trade mark infringement case regarding the mark ‘PUREOATY’ has been rejected. Oatly’s trade mark infringement case regarding the mark ‘PUREOATY’ has been rejected. Read more
Claiming an EU filing and priority date – 30 September 2021 deadline The deadline for owners of previously pending EU trade mark and Community design applications to file UK applications has... The deadline for owners of previously pending EU trade mark and Community design applications to file UK applications has... Read more
Marks and Spencer v Aldi – Colin v Cuthbert M&S has launched trade mark infringement proceedings against Aldi over their famous caterpillar cake. M&S has launched trade mark infringement proceedings against Aldi over their famous caterpillar cake. Read more
European Court finds no monopoly in the repeat refiling of MONOPOLY A recent decision relating to the MONOPOLY brand has further clarified what constitutes “bad faith”. A recent decision relating to the MONOPOLY brand has further clarified what constitutes “bad faith”. Read more
Update on the Unjustified Threats Act 2017 A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement. A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement. Read more
