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The Court of Justice of the European Union has reaffirmed in Case C-365/24 that national trademark name rights, such as company names
Cartoon characters are everywhere. From beloved children’s TV icons to brand mascots, these figures are instantly recognisable and capable of driving huge
National Trademark Name Rights Stand Outside the EU Trademark Directive Law
The Court of Justice of the European Union has reaffirmed in Case C-365/24 that national trademark name rights, such as
Can You Trademark a Cartoon Character? A Complete Guide for Businesses
Cartoon characters are everywhere. From beloved children’s TV icons to brand mascots, these figures are instantly recognisable and capable of
Armorial Bearings, Heraldic Devices and Coats of Arms: What Businesses Need to Know
Introduction When most people think of coats of arms or heraldic devices, they imagine mediaeval knights, royal pageantry, and colourful
Checkmate: Registering Your Trademark.
Our Mr Coyle is new to chess but here he is taking a break from beating the grandmasters to considering
Paddington Bear and the Law: The Story of a Treasured Icon’s Intellectual Property
Overview Few fictional characters are as instantly recognisable as Paddington Bear – the polite, duffel-coat-wearing, marmalade-sandwich-loving bear from “darkest Peru”.
Wise v With Wise – A Legal Brawl in the Fintech Arena
How a “score-draw” judgment exposed the limits of branding power in a post-SkyKick world Two companies. One name. One courtroom.
Top 5 Reasons to Protect Your Brand with a Trade Mark in the UK
In today’s competitive market, your brand is one of your most valuable business assets. Whether you’re a startup, SME, or
How Startups Can Acquire a Trademark from the Bona Vacantia Division (BVD) in the UK
When a business closes down, its assets — including intellectual property like trademarks — don’t just disappear. If the company
The Isle of Wight and Geographical Indications: Preserving Local Identity through Food and Drink
Introduction Following the success stories of European icons like Manchego cheese, attention is increasingly turning to regional British products that
Trade Marks and Food Origin Protection in the UK and EU: The Case of Manchego Cheese
Introduction In the modern food economy, the origin of a product can carry as much commercial weight as its taste