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Real-world trademark disputes, decisions and brand-protection news — researched and summarised by our team, with links to the original sources.

Cohen Klein & Associates devient partenaire Enterprise à part entière de Veillor.com

Published: September 2026

Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer que Cohen Klein & Associates Ltd est désormais partenaire Enterprise à part entière de Veillor.com, ce qui nous permet d'offrir à nos clients une surveillance des marques pilotée par l'IA, à la pointe mondiale.

Grâce à ce partenariat, votre marque est surveillée 24 heures sur 24—sur les registres de marques, les noms de domaine, les réseaux sociaux, les places de marché en ligne et les médias d'actualité—et vous n'êtes alerté qu'en cas de contrefaçon avérée. C'est la même protection de classe mondiale que vous accordez votre confiance chez Cohen Klein, désormais propulsée par une technologie parmi les meilleures du marché et incluse avec chaque enregistrement et renouvellement.

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High Court finds Trek infringed Clarks footwear marks

Published: 3 September 2026

A 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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Court of Appeal Clarifies Test for Threats Injunctions

Published: 1 September 2026

The 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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Brillux Secures Partial Block on 'Life of Colour' Mark

Published: 30 August 2026

The 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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Court of Appeal Clarifies Termination of Indefinite Trade Mark Licence

Published: 29 August 2026

The 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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UKIPO Refuses Dr Watson Clothing Trade Mark

Published: 28 August 2026

A 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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Vogue Succeeds in Blocking Next Vogue Trade Mark

Published: 27 August 2026

The 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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IPEC Upholds Pear Trade Marks in Infringement Dispute

Published: 26 August 2026

A 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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UKIPO Issues Fresh Guidance on Bad Faith in Trade Mark Filings

Published: 25 August 2026

The 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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Jellycat Sues Retailers Over Copycat Plush Toys

Published: 24 August 2026

Jellycat, 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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UKIPO Invalidates NIUXX Trade Mark in Recent Ruling

Published: 23 August 2026

The 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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