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Published: 3 September 2026A High Court judgment has clarified the boundaries of a 2001 co-existence agreement between footwear maker C & J Clark International and cycling specialist Trek Bicycle Corporation. The court held that Trek breached the…
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Published: 1 September 2026The Court of Appeal has delivered an important ruling on interim relief in trade mark threat cases. Bargain Busting Limited, which owns several UK registrations incorporating the word CRYSTAL for vaping products, sent le…
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Published: 30 August 2026The German paint manufacturer Brillux has succeeded in a European Union trade mark opposition, leading to partial rejection of an application for the mark "Life of Colour". Officials at the EU Intellectual Property Offic…
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Published: 29 August 2026The Court of Appeal has ruled that a trade mark licence agreement expressed to continue "indefinitely" may be terminated by the licensee on reasonable notice, distinguishing such arrangements from perpetual licences. The…
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Published: 28 August 2026A Manchester businessman’s attempt to register “Dr Watson” as a UK trade mark for leisurewear, sportswear, footwear and headgear has been rejected by the UK Intellectual Property Office following an opposition by the Con…
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Published: 27 August 2026The owners of the Vogue fashion magazine have successfully opposed a UK trade mark application for “Next Vogue” in respect of pet toys and related goods. UKIPO hearing officers found a likelihood of confusion, concluding…
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Published: 26 August 2026A recent Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruling has confirmed the validity of two UK trade marks for Asian pears, rejecting claims that the signs MOUNTAIN PEAR and YU LU FRAGRANT PEAR were generic, descriptive or…
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Published: 25 August 2026The UK Intellectual Property Office published updated examination practice in July 2025, with effects continuing into 2026, requiring examiners to raise bad faith objections where specifications are manifestly broad with…
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Published: 24 August 2026Jellycat, the UK plush toy maker, filed claims in the High Court in May 2026 against Next Retail, Hamleys of London and Bessie London. The actions allege trade mark infringement and passing off in relation to similar sof…
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Published: 23 August 2026The UK Intellectual Property Office has ruled on an invalidity action targeting the NIUXX mark. The decision, issued on 19 August 2026 by Hearing Officer Mrs E Fisher, addressed the registration in class 20. Grounds incl…
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