Can you perceive it? Breakthrough for Nestle 4 finger shape mark – CJEU speaks on test for acquired distinctiveness 21 September 2015 By Bill Ladas Study trade mark law, they said. Read on
Pushing the boundaries of trade mark law (Part 1) – The Glee Club v Glee and “wrong way around” confusion 4 April 2014 By Bill Ladas Well, fans of hit TV show GLEE will be rocked by the recent decision from Roger Wyand QC (sitting as Deputy Judge of the UK High Court) Read on
BPI’s Fragrance bottle shape mark rejected – but how different is distinctive enough? 14 March 2014 By Bill Ladas The fragrance industry isn’t just about smelling good and paying people to take most of their clothes off and spray you with something as you walk by. Read on
Give me a break – Kit Kat reference setting the bar too high on factual distinctiveness for shape marks? 17 February 2014 By Bill Ladas Before we hit the law-talking stuff, I’ll declare an interest: I’m a bit of a fan of the Kit Kat. Read on