Trade marks

Head of Barker Brettell’s trade mark team, Catherine Wiseman, and trade mark partner Tracy Arch recently took part in a…

INTA 2020 may have re-located from Singapore to a virtual platform, but Barker Brettell will still be attending this major…

Italian fashion house, Valentino, soared to new heights of success following the launch of its Rockstud accessories in 2010. Valentino’s…

For many, whilst COVID remains an issue, wearing a face mask at some point during day-to-day life has quickly become…

Background In the recent case Merck v Merck the High Court considered issues remitted by the Court of Appeal in…

The impact of Brexit on trade marks and designs will be apparent from 1st January 2021. In the second episode…

Today marks 100 days until the Brexit transition period ends. Barker Brettell has been working hard behind the scenes to…

Understanding the business drivers SMEs face and addressing their concerns is fundamental to us as Intellectual Property (IP) professionals. And…

Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…

Under the European Union (EU) protected food name scheme, there are three types of protection marks you can apply for:…

All momentous historical events have had an impact on the way society lives and works. From a branding perspective, the…

Employees in the cosmetics sector often work in highly creative environments where innovation is encouraged and nurtured. For many, their…