Rome II—application and interpretationThis Practice Note is for use when determining applicable law in respect of events giving rise to damage, where...
Protection for performersThis Practice Note summarises the rights known as performers’ rights which subsist in the UK under Part II of the Copyright,...
This Practice Note outlines the civil remedies available in the UK to the proprietor of a UK trade mark, a comparable trade mark (EU) or a comparable...
Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—practical points on case managementIntroduction to the Intellectual Property Enterprise CourtThe Intellectual...
As of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
Requirements of the company sealThis Practice Note provides practical guidance regarding the requirements of the company seal. Where a company has a...
ScopeThis Practice Note explains trade mark law on parallel trade. Parallel imports, or ‘grey market’ goods, are genuine goods that are placed on the...
EU trade marks (EUTMs)What is an EU trade mark and why register one?An EU trade mark (EUTM) registration is a single trade mark covering all EU Member...
Trade marks trackerJump to: What does IP completion day mean for intellectual property?; Legislation; Judgments; Consultations.For archived items on...
Defences and exceptions to trade mark infringementThis Practice Note refers to both UK trade mark registrations and EU trade mark (EUTM) registrations...
What intellectual property rights might the inventor of a new board game be able to protect?When an inventor creates a new board game, a wide variety...
The Company Names TribunalEstablishment and function of the Company Names TribunalThe Company Names Tribunal (the Tribunal) was established pursuant...
IP focused guide to the fashion industryIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period...
Creating an effective anti-counterfeiting strategyAnti-counterfeiting work is an area in which costs can quickly spiral out of control and success can...
Collective marks and certification marks in the UK and EUBrexitThe most significant impact of Brexit on trade marks is that the UK will no longer be...
Absolute and relative grounds for refusal to register a trade markAbsolute and relative groundsA trade mark’s essential function is to be a badge of...
Madrid international trade mark systemIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period...
Trade mark rights before and after Brexit—comparison tableTrade mark rights before and after BrexitThe purpose of this Practice Note is to summarise,...
Digital Economy Act 2010 and website blocking [Archived]ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note provides information on the Digital Economy Act 2010 and...
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