Real-world trademark disputes, decisions and brand-protection news — researched and summarised by our team, with links to the original sources.
Cohen Klein & Associates wordt volwaardig Enterprise-partner van Veillor.com
Published: September 2026We zijn er trots op te kunnen melden dat Cohen Klein & Associates Ltd nu volwaardig Enterprise-partner is van Veillor.com, waardoor wij onze klanten toonaangevende, AI-gestuurde merkbewaking kunnen bieden.
Door dit partnerschap wordt uw merk dag en nacht bewaakt—over merkregisters, domeinnamen, social media, online marktplaatsen en het nieuws heen—en wordt u alleen gewaarschuwd wanneer er sprake is van een echte inbreuk. Het is dezelfde eersteklas bescherming die u van Cohen Klein gewend bent, nu mogelijk gemaakt door technologie van wereldklasse en inbegrepen bij elke registratie en verlenging.
Meer weten over onze merkbescherming »
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →
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…
Read the full article →