The recent UK Court of Appeal ruling in the case of Oatly v Dairy UK offers a significant lesson for business owners about the power of...
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This evening, members of the Scotch Whisky industry will congregate in Glasgow for the annual Scottish Whisky Awards. In addition to...
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The Scottish whisky scene is evolving rapidly - new distilleries are emerging at a remarkable pace, and balancing tradition with...
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It seems Aldi has yet again found itself dancing in the legal spotlight, and this time it’s Kylie Minogue’s sparkling rosé that seems to...
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This week, Lidl have announced their upcoming Christmas cola truck tour where they will give out their own-brand Freeway cola, presents...
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In the context of beer, I'm no fan of the term "craft beer" - it’s too easily manipulated and redefined by whoever’s using it. The term...
Tesco's new advertising campaign ("Icons") has launched this week, replacing the letters in the logo with images of foods starting with...
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As a trade mark attorney, I am always quite fascinated by how brands attract consumers. Beyond just a cool name, interesting logo or...
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We are all now absolutely familiar with the concept of ‘copycats’ and ‘lookalikes’ in the context of supermarket own-brand products, most...
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This letter is clearly a marketing ploy, but I'll take the bait. There is quite a bit to unpack from Iceland's letter, with the main...
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A thorny question. In their 17 September 2024 announcement, TUPPERWARE declared that they are ‘an iconic global brand’ but that they...
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Sustainable packaging is a hot topic. Sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging exist, and generally consist of...