Back in 2018, The Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell applied to register the word marks “ANIMAL FARM” and “1984” as EU trade marks. The application to register “ANIMAL FARM” covered goods and services in classes 9, 16, 28 and 41, whilst the application to...
Background On 23 November 2020, Iron & Smith Kft. filed a European trade mark application for “BREITLING FOR WOMEN” in class 3 for the following aromatic, perfumery goods and cosmetics:- Class 3: Aromatic oils; Aromatherapy oil; Skin care oils [non-medicated];...
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...
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