Owners of EUTM registrations with a Nice class heading have just four days left to file a declaration Following the…
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Leading IP specialist Barker Brettell to present at Food Matters Live 2016
Two attorneys from the Intellectual Property (IP) specialist firm Barker Brettell will be presenting at the Food Matters Live exhibition…
Read MoreCutting Edge or a Fashion Faux Pas? Branding and Outrage
Fashion Fashion is a field that prides itself on being cutting edge or avant-garde, particularly at the level of the…
Read MoreAmazon’s grocery gamble?
Everybody has heard of Amazon, and most have heard of AmazonPrime, and now there is AmazonFresh. AmazonFresh is a dedicated…
Read MoreThe EU IPO – change in practice:
As we have previously advised, the EU IPO now interprets class headings in accordance with the literal meaning of the…
Read MoreIP: Now it’s personal
Today’s consumers, especially those in younger target age groups, expect bespoke and interactive consumer experiences. Brands which respond to this…
Read MoreA tale of two aunties – the registration of stylised trade marks
It is conventional wisdom that registering a trade mark in plain word format provides a business with the strongest rights…
Read MoreInnovative partnerships: secure an IP prenup to ensure a happy IP marriage
Increasingly British engineering and university sectors are taking the lead in innovative ventures, so Barker Brettell is delighted to note…
Read MoreCan you Brand Britain?
With the revival of old British brands on the rise and many manufacturers applying the concept of being ‘British’ in…
Read MoreAll change! OHIM renamed EUIPO
At Barker Brettell it’s never been our favourite acronym, so we’re delighted that as of today, 23 March 2016, the…
Read MoreEU Reforms: Don’t miss out on the ONE CHANCE to supplement your EU portfolio and ensure it’s fit for purpose!
When the EU Reforms are implemented on the 23 March 2016, the EUIPO will change its treatment of descriptions of…
Read More‘Case’ closed – Trunki design registration confirmed not to be infringed
On 9 March the UK’s highest court handed down a decision1 confirming non-infringement of a Community registered design (CRD). This…
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