A team of runners from Barker Brettell recently took part in St Mary’s Hospice’s ‘jingle jog’, helping to raise much…
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VW set for a bumpy ride as JLR alleges off-road technology patent infringement
In November 2020, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, alleging that a number…
Read MoreUnderstanding the new rules for European trade mark and design renewals and UK clones post-Brexit
With the Brexit transition deadline edging ever closer – just 30 days to go- it is important to understand the…
Read MoreHelp! Where are my listings? The lowdown on eBay and Amazon IP takedowns
What started as a post-Thanksgiving online sale incentive has turned into the most important weeks of shopping deals – tomorrow…
Read MoreBreaking: UKIPO announces new rules for service from 1st January 2021
From 1st January 2021, it will be necessary to have a UK or Channel Islands address for service for new…
Read MoreFocus on Barker Brettell: WTR EUIPO Filing Elite 2020
Head of Barker Brettell’s trade mark team, Catherine Wiseman, and trade mark partner Tracy Arch recently took part in a…
Read MoreBarker Brettell to attend Virtual INTA 2020
INTA 2020 may have re-located from Singapore to a virtual platform, but Barker Brettell will still be attending this major…
Read MoreRockstuds and Red Soles
Italian fashion house, Valentino, soared to new heights of success following the launch of its Rockstud accessories in 2010. Valentino’s…
Read MoreUK design rights in a post-Brexit world
With 50 days until the Brexit transition period ends, we explore the impact this will have on European Community design…
Read MoreCharitable shield: the role of IP in the not-for-profit sector
It’s not often a charitable organisation hits the headlines over an Intellectual Property (IP) dispute. But recently the actor Laurence…
Read MoreSilencing the counterfeiters – are face masks their new target?
For many, whilst COVID remains an issue, wearing a face mask at some point during day-to-day life has quickly become…
Read MoreTop five trends in agtech 2020
According to The United Nations the world’s population is expected to increase by two billion people in the next 30…
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