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UK’s Dark Sky Brewery Triumphs in Trademark Dispute Against Campari’s Skyy Vodka
In a notable victory for small businesses, the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has ruled in favour of Dark Sky Brewery in a trade mark
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A Hard Life for some…
A recent headline-making incident involving the indie band Easy Life and the corporate giant easyGroup provides a striking example of why IP protection is essential.
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Nike Wins Partial Victory in German Court Over Three-Stripe Design Dispute with Adidas
In a significant legal development, Nike has been permitted to include three stripes on some of its trouser designs in Germany. This decision came from
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McDonald’s Loses Big Mac Trade mark Case: A Lesson in Intellectual Property Protection
In a landmark decision, McDonald’s has lost the right to use the term “Big Mac” in relation to chicken sandwiches within the European Union (EU).
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Dishoom’s Legal Battle Over ‘Ruby Murray’: What It Means for Trade mark Protection
If you’ve ever found yourself craving a delicious curry after a night out, you might be familiar with the term ‘Ruby Murray.’ This term, rooted
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Trademark Infringement or a Case of Passing Off: What’s the Difference?
Is Trademark Infringement the Same As Passing Off? In the UK, both “trademark infringement” and “passing off” concern the unauthorised use of a mark or
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