Sep 18, 2024 Formula One x LEGO By Megan Rannard Formula One and LEGO have today announced a new partnership that will see products released in 2025, including new LEGO sets and DUPLO...
Sep 18, 2024 Trade mark lessons from The Smiths By Graeme Murray Johnny Marr has issued a statement in response to Morrissey's claim that he has registered THE SMITHS trade mark without his permission....
Sep 18, 2024 Is Tupperware still a brand? By Sarah Chittock A thorny question. In their 17 September 2024 announcement, TUPPERWARE declared that they are ‘an iconic global brand’ but that they...
Sep 11, 2024 IP strategies for international markets By Pamela Bryer I am delighted to be speaking about IP strategies for international markets at the Young Company Finance Scotland Conference on Friday 20...
Sep 05, 2024 Warnings issued over counterfeit alcohol By Becky Swindell There are always consequences to consider when counterfeit goods are involved. Often, these consequences may be outside the immediate...
Sep 04, 2024 Jellycat cries copycat: dragon edition By Ann Lee Following a legal claim against Aldi filed earlier this week, Jellycat has thrown its hat into the ring as the latest entrant in a series...
Sep 04, 2024 Fake it until you...can't: How high-tech labels are shining a light on fakes By Noelle Pearson Counterfeit products are a major headache for legitimate brands, draining their revenue and stifling their ability to grow and innovate....
Sep 03, 2024 Qatar Joins Madrid's International Filing System By Becky Swindell Mike Shaw As of 3 August 2024, it is now possible to designate Qatar within the Madrid filing system, making it the fourth member of the Gulf...
Sep 02, 2024 Hermès launches Barénia and excels in the art of versatile IP By Julie Canet Christine Nagel, the House's perfumer, has created their first chypre composition. Barénia is one of Hermès' high-quality (and delicate)...
Aug 30, 2024 The 'Value of Beauty' and trade marks By Julie Canet Last week, the British Beauty Council published its 2024 “Value of Beauty” report, looking at the economic impact of the UK personal care...
Aug 29, 2024 M&C in the news: The future of finance? Financial services in the metaverse By M&C Newsroom While the concept of the metaverse often brings to mind virtual collectibles and digital wearables, its application extends far beyond,...
Aug 22, 2024 Shein sues Temu (again) claiming counterfeiting and IP infringement By Megan Rannard The legal battle between Shein and Temu has been raging for some time with a number of lawsuits filed by both sides, some of which have...