Intellectual Property


Just do (not do) it: destroying the novelty of your own design

Tom Griffin, Solicitor The recent UK IPO decision (O/0589/26), which concerned an application by Nike for a design registration to be invalidated, ser...

Protecting your business: applying for a UK trade mark registration

Helen Harmel, Associate Your brand is one of your most valuable business assets, but without the rig...

Registering a trade mark outside the UK

Helen Harmel, Associate Trade mark rights are territorial, protection extending only to the country ...

When is a director jointly liable for trade mark infringement?

Tom Griffin, Solicitor A recent IPEC decision provides further guidance on the scope of directors’...

Trade mark scams: navigating the surge in intellectual property fraud

Helen Harmel, Associate Identifying trade mark scams is becoming more difficult, making protecting y...

The battle against ambush marketing: the role of intellectual property rights

Tom Griffin, Solicitor Using intellectual property to safeguard against ambush marketing Major sport...

UK unregistered design right (UKUDR): what is the ‘licence of right’ period?

Tom Griffin, Solicitor Understanding the duration of UK unregistered design right protection A UK un...

But what if I change a letter? Understanding the limits of brand differentiation

Tom Griffin, Solicitor Can you avoid trade mark infringement by changing a letter or two? It’s...

Assigning a trade mark? Avoid these costly errors

Tom Griffin, Solicitor Assigning a UK trade mark registration is often treated as a straightforward ...

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