United Kingdom: Trademark

The United Kingdom's departure from the European Union triggered the creation of a large number of trade mark registrations in the UK.

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis of HGF analyze the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision in the Faure Le Page case, examining whether using the year 1717 in a trade mark wrongly suggests heritage and prestige that could constitute grounds for invalidity. The discussion explores the legal considerations around deceptive trade marks and the implications for French trade mark registrations incorporating historical dates.

Independent breweries across the UK are facing an increasing number of trade mark disputes that threaten their brand identity and market position. From similar names and label designs to challenges...

Upcoming changes to European Union (EU) legislation will significantly alter the regulation of gene-edited crops. This article outlines the main trends of the EU’s new framework for plants obtained...

This week, we look at non-traditional trade marks – shapes, colours, sounds, smells and slogans – and why protecting these unconventional brand identifiers remains one of the most demanding areas of trade mark practice.

Hot on the heels of his recent sporting success on the oche, news broke on Friday that teen darts sensation Luke Littler is making moves to trade mark his face.

When the overlap of AI and trade mark law is discussed, it is often relating to ensuring good clearance practices are adopted in relation to branding generated by AI.

I will admit I'm a bit late catching up on last week's episode of Dragons' Den.

The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has issued an important judgment in EUIPO v Nowhere (Case C-337/22 P), confirming that earlier rights relied upon in trade mark opposition and invalidity proceedings must continue...