Skip to content Introduction When most people think of coats of arms or heraldic devices, they imagine mediaeval knights, royal pageantry, and colourful family shields. Yet these centuries-old
Our Mr Coyle is new to chess but here he is taking a break from beating the grandmasters to considering trade marks. Despite having roots
Overview Few fictional characters are as instantly recognisable as Paddington Bear – the polite, duffel-coat-wearing, marmalade-sandwich-loving bear from “darkest Peru”. Created by author Michael Bond
Overview From fashion-tech to plant-based foods, 2025 is witnessing the rise of brands that blend aesthetic flair with social consciousness. These “cool brands” are redefining
Trademark Parody: Is Humour Lawful? Recently, I was strolling along a canal in Amsterdam when I saw a Tesla with a bright pink phallic symbol
As a UK Solicitor based not far from Southampton, I’ve watched with admiration as Chinese businesses — from bubble tea brands and hotpot restaurants to
For a shape to be registered as a trademark, the product’s shape must not be purely functional, have shown distinctiveness through use, or be sufficiently
Understanding What a Trademark Covers Names, logos, slogans, and other distinctive symbols that are used in commerce to identify the source of goods or services
Is the James Bond Trademark Under Attack? Dubai Developer Contests 007’s Worldwide Rights In a court tussle, a Dubai-based real estate developer is contesting who
Since common or generic terms are usually not able to be registered as trademarks, it can be difficult to file a trademark for “chocolate” and
