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Cadbury comes out on top in its latest trade mark battle with Nestlé

The CJEU has annulled the EUIPO’s decision that Nestlé’s 3D KitKat mark had acquired distinctiveness across the EU.

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Product liability claims: Faisal v Younis shows the scope of product liability law

The High Court has held that a retail store owner was jointly liable with the product manufacturer for an accident that occurred at his store.

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Enforcement of consumer protection laws

A high-level look at the enforcement of consumer protection laws in the UK and the role of the European Commission.

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Striking out a misrepresentation claim in court

Can an entire agreement clause stop a claimant’s shot at bringing a misrepresentation claim? Yes, says the High Court.

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What makes a price excessive? The CAT weighs in on Pfizer and Flynn Pharma’s pricing

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has partially annulled the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to fine Pfizer and Flynn Pharma for abuse of dominance by imposing excessive prices.

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Exclusion clauses: allocating risks in your contracts

Contractual exclusion clauses reflect agreed limits on the ability to pursue claims should the contract "go wrong". However, their use may be restricted, as recent Court of Appeal decisions show.

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BeeMoved: company not liable for passing off for a misstatement on a third party website

The Court of Appeal has held that BeeMoved was not liable for passing off where, without its knowledge, a third party website reverted to old (and incorrect) wording.

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Office holders take note – judicial help is on hand

The special administrators of MF Global UK asked the court for urgent directions regarding the implementation of a CVA. We look at what the decision means for office holders.

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US trade barriers: the developing impact and international response

Following the announcement of US trade tariffs on steel and aluminium, we make some observations on the impacts on supply chains and consumers of growing trade barriers.

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Privilege in investigations: a new hope?

The case of Bilta v RBS provides some assistance to businesses seeking to assert privilege over documentation created during the course of their internal investigations.

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No special treatment for litigants in person

Companies often face claims from people who litigate without lawyers. The Supreme Court has said that litigators without legal aid do not get special treatment in complying with mandatory court rules.

28 February 2018

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Procurement challenges: the court maintains an automatic suspension on contract signature

Bucking the usual trend, the challengers successfully maintained the automatic suspension on contract signature pending an expedited trial.

22 February 2018