Trade marks

Fashion Fashion is a field that prides itself on being cutting edge or avant-garde, particularly at the level of the…

Everybody has heard of Amazon, and most have heard of AmazonPrime, and now there is AmazonFresh. AmazonFresh is a dedicated…

As we have previously advised, the EU IPO now interprets class headings in accordance with the literal meaning of the…

Today’s consumers, especially those in younger target age groups, expect bespoke and interactive consumer experiences. Brands which respond to this…

It is conventional wisdom that registering a trade mark in plain word format provides a business with the strongest rights…

Increasingly British engineering and university sectors are taking the lead in innovative ventures, so Barker Brettell is delighted to note…

With the revival of old British brands on the rise and many manufacturers applying the concept of being ‘British’ in…

At Barker Brettell it’s never been our favourite acronym, so we’re delighted that as of today, 23 March 2016, the…

When the EU Reforms are implemented on the 23 March 2016, the EUIPO will change its treatment of descriptions of…

On 9 March the UK’s highest court handed down a decision1 confirming non-infringement of a Community registered design (CRD). This…

The much anticipated and long awaited EU trade mark reform legislative package was published on 24 December 2015 announcing major…

Barker Brettell LLP, the Birmingham based IP specialist has been awarded silver tier status in the 2016 World Trademark Review…