1/8/2024 11:19:54 AM Assigning IP after Frischmann – Powerless Attorneys? By Peter Hopton In a recent judgment, Frischmann v Vaxeal Holdings SA [2023] EWHC 2698, the High Court considered whether an individual can legally...
12/14/2023 10:50:04 AM It's beginning to look a lot like… a comparative advertising issue By Jon Sharples Who has been your favourite character in a Christmas advert this year? Lidl's kind-hearted racoon? John Lewis's Little Shop of...
11/3/2023 10:29:54 AM Capitalising on Sustainability By Brian Ostik Ahead of the forthcoming Bisnow conference 'Leading the Charge for a Greener Tomorrow: Embracing ESG in Real Estate' being held at the...
4/14/2023 1:18:43 PM Lovehoney's gag deemed irresponsible by the ASA By Layla Dribble The ASA recently (partly) upheld a complaint in relation to Lovehoney's advertisement for a sex toy, highlighting the need to tread...
3/23/2023 11:26:55 AM Offensive ads: consider the context By Peter Hopton The ASA's recent ruling in relation to an ad for Dawn French's tour is an interesting reminder that when considering the likelihood that...
7/10/2019 9:08:56 AM Soaring heights: British Airways expected to be hit with record-breaking £183m data protection fine By Howard Kennedy In the past few days, the Information Commissioner's Office has announced its intention to fine British Airways a whopping £183.39...
6/19/2019 12:00:00 AM When similarities aren't just skin deep, the differences peel away....... By Howard Kennedy In a recent appeal decision* the General Court of the European Union held that the registered French trade mark, shown below, was...
6/12/2019 12:00:00 AM Reproduction of logos - copying or independent creation? By Howard Kennedy In a recent UK court case, a UK bicycle designer and manufacturer, ATB Sales, (ATB) successfully relied on its copyright in its stag's...
6/12/2019 12:00:00 AM UK develops 13 Tech "Unicorns" in the past year By Howard Kennedy Despite the headwinds (and the occasional bit of political uncertainty), the UK has created more technology companies worth at least $1bn...
4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM As alike as two pigs By Howard Kennedy Registered trade marks can be used to cancel the registration of other identical/similar trade marks that have been subsequently...
3/28/2019 12:00:00 AM Lego shows how family businesses effectively manage succession By Gillian White All businesses need to prepare for succession. The continued health and growth of a business can be impacted if staff, customer and...
3/3/2019 12:00:00 AM Carriers need to build risk of Brexit delay into their contracts By Howard Kennedy A useful note from Marco G Remiorz and Steffen Maelicke of German law firm Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein about the advisability for carriers...