Intellectual Property, Trade marks Does it matter which Board of Appeal hears your case when it comes to the distinctiveness inquiry under article 7(1)(b)? 7 March 2015 By Bill Ladas Read on
Intellectual Property, Trade marks You ain’t nothing but a hound dog (or an immaterial variation thereof)! Hush Puppies logo CTM survives non-use action 24 February 2015 By Bill Ladas Read on
Intellectual Property, Trade marks Lies, damned lies and social media coverage of trade mark disputes – the TV programme previously known as “Glee”? 24 July 2014 By Bill Ladas Read on
Intellectual Property, Trade marks OHIM’s Boards of Appeal taking a hard line on absolute grounds against stylised marks, but is this on the right basis? 18 June 2014 By Bill Ladas Read on
Intellectual Property, Trade marks “Do’hhhh …!!” or should that be “Dough …!!” – Panrico shuts out another Donut brand in Europe 29 May 2014 By Bill Ladas Read on
Intellectual Property, Trade marks Using your trade marks in colour? Act now to confirm appropriate coverage in the UK and Europe for your valuable brands 17 April 2014 By Bill Ladas Read on