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15 Feb 2023

Lights out: M&S vs Aldi over snow globe gin range

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13 Feb 2023

A u-turn or more clarity on marketplace operator liability for trade mark infringement?

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31 Jan 2023

Trade marks and designs: UK address for service essential

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31 Jan 2023

Audit clauses merit a ‘hard stare’ following Pixdene v Paddington

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30 Nov 2022

Three issues that brand owners should consider with their NFT licence terms

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22 Nov 2022

Every little “bad faith” argument helps

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31 Oct 2022

A forfeit for filing too little evidence

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31 Oct 2022

International trade marks designating the UK

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11 Aug 2022

Reputations don’t lie – Shakira vs Shakara

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01 Aug 2022

Post termination restrictive covenants ruling – does this mean you have to amend your franchise agreement?

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01 Aug 2022

A sweet victory for Cadbury

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08 Jul 2022

EUIPO releases guidance on virtual goods, non-fungible tokens and the metaverse

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