OFFENSIVE MARKS – Can a mark be offensive?
The Trade Marks Act is quite clear, section 3(3)(a)of the 1994 Act states:“(3) A trade mark shall not be registered if it is –a) contrary
Michael Coyle
May 19, 2024
Skip to content The Trade Marks Act is quite clear, section 3(3)(a)of the 1994 Act states:“(3) A trade mark shall not be registered if it is –a) contrary
The Island is well known for its Beer. From Goddards Brewery (https://goddardsbrewery.com) to Yates’ brewery (https://yates-brewery.co.uk) and the WightKnuckle farm brewery the choices of ale
One of the most recognisable toys in history has had the stamp of approval by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) over
When you file a trade mark the examiner will examine the application by covering what is known as ‘Absolute Grounds’ and ‘Relative Grounds’. If a
Fashion, turn to the leftFashion, turn to the rightOoh fashionWe are the goon squad and we’re coming to townBeep-beep, beep-beep The fashion and textiles industry
Hi Trademarkroom, I have a two drinks brands with which I would like some guidance on! My first brand is a non alcoholic drink, the
The Government of Cyprus have failed in the courts to annul the trade mark ‘Grilloumi’ despite holding a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). A PDO
In short, there isn’t a single application which can be filed in order to obtain global protection. However, if you already have an existing registration,
How does Brexit affect this? Brexit has the potential to affect exhaustion of rights in trade marks, particularly with regard to the UK’s relationship with
This article will explore the last 8 months of trade marks from July 2022 onwards. There are 10 cases which vary from smartwatches to chocolate