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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has confirmed its 2016 decision to uphold Shoe Branding Europe’s invalidity request in relation to Adidas' three-stripe trade mark.

02 August 2017

Legal update

When does third party use of a trade mark cross the line from informative to misleading?

The Court of Appeal has provided clear guidance on the distinction between informative and misleading use of a trade mark by a third party.

30 June 2017

Legal update

If it looks like a KitKat… why perception alone isn’t enough for shape trade marks

As Nestlé loses its battle to register the 3D shape of its KitKat bar as a UK trade mark, we set out some practical tips for businesses wishing to register their products as shape marks.

26 June 2017

Legal update

Protecting brand value: online sale restrictions and competition law

Luxury brands often attempt to restrict online sales in case their brand investment is tarnished by becoming available on discount websites. This can potentially lead to competition law issues.

19 May 2017

Legal update

Brexit: IP in the UK and EU, post Article 50

We consider the potential implications for IP strategy in the UK and EU following the UK government's notification of invoking Article 50.

05 April 2017

Legal update

Brexit and bargains: what to look out for in Intellectual Property in 2017

Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, Jeremy Dickerson and Jennifer Gibson look at upcoming issues in intellectual property.

20 December 2016

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Concept – Autumn 2016

Welcome to the autumn 2016 edition of Concept, the news bulletin from Burges Salmon’s intellectual property team.

06 October 2016

Publication

Concept – Summer 2016

Welcome to the summer 2016 edition of Concept, the news bulletin from Burges Salmon’s intellectual property team.

01 July 2016

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The importance of distinctiveness: Enercon fails to secure trade marks

CJEU rules the sale of multimedia players with piracy add-ons illegal

Premier League “live” blocking order against livestream servers renewed for 2017/18 season

IP Enterprise Court rejects 'own name' defence for pets

Three stripes and you're out: Adidas trade mark dispute continues

When does third party use of a trade mark cross the line from informative to misleading?

If it looks like a KitKat… why perception alone isn’t enough for shape trade marks

Protecting brand value: online sale restrictions and competition law

Brexit: IP in the UK and EU, post Article 50

Brexit and bargains: what to look out for in Intellectual Property in 2017

Concept – Autumn 2016

Concept – Summer 2016

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