While our two Gaulish friends may appear inseparable, their names, and the trade marks attached to their names, are individuals and in this case the trade mark Obelix in classes 9, 16, 25, 28 and 41 (covering products ranging from printed matter to games, playthings,...
A few months after the registration was granted, Dairy UK Ltd, the trade association for the UK dairy industry, filed a declaration for invalidity under the Trade Marks Act 1994, Section 3(4), which states:- “A trade mark shall not be registered if or to the...
Background For a democracy to function, it is essential that every politician standing for office can voice their opinion and that every political party hoping to form the next government can promote their agenda. This cornerstone of democratic society, encompassed by...
This High Court dispute between two Portobello Road Market traders over the rights to the brand “The Notting Hill Shopping Bag” considered issues of trade mark infringement, copyright infringement and passing off. “The Notting Hill Shopping Bag” brand has been used by...
Background In a recent UK Supreme Court Case, Iconix, the owner of Umbro, brought a claim against Dream Pairs under section 10(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. Iconix argued that Dream Pairs’ stylised “DP” sign (the “DP logo”), when used on footwear, was confusingly...
Background In 2021, Transport for London (TfL) applied to register “MIND THE GAP” as a UK trade mark. The phrase is long associated with the London Underground and is used as a warning for passengers to be cautious when boarding and alighting from the trains. The...
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