The cosmetics industry is one of the most lucrative in the world. In the UK alone, it has an estimated…
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Don’t let your IP go up in smoke…
The legalisation of cannabis is a hot topic. Some of the major US states have already, or will soon be,…
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Your iPhone will see you now
What were the final items you picked up before leaving home this morning? Chances are that it was your keys….
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Upward mobility – mobile devices fitting hand in glove with weartech
While the idea of wearable mobile devices has been around for a long time, it is only now starting to…
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Impact of OEM use on non-use cancellation actions in China
We have previously reported here on the PRETUL case, which confirmed that original equipment manufacturing (OEM) use of a trade…
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Luscious Louboutin: the sole matter of shape marks
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has clarified that the red sole trade mark did not constitute a shape mark…
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If you liked it then you should’ve put IP on it
The importance of considering social media backlash as part of your IP enforcement strategy If you’re ‘Crazy In Love’ with…
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Kicking up a stink: trade marking a smell
The United States Patent and Trade Mark Office (USPTO) has recently granted a trade mark for the scent of Play-Doh….
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Aerospace: flying on the wings of innovation
The Wright Brothers made their first powered flight in 1903. The distance? 120 feet (37 metres). In 2018, Qantas launched…
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Think securing registered design rights is complicated and expensive? Think again…
If you are considering filing for a registered design but don’t know where to start, here is a useful summary…
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Maintaining traction: it’s not all over for the humble differential
The differential, in various forms, has been around for thousands of years. Considered by some to have been first employed…
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Stop playing Russian roulette with your brand
As somebody who ensures brands are legally protected for a living, my position is obviously going to be that companies…
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