Join us for an exclusive lecture in Glasgow, offering deep insight into Scottish trade mark law.
This is an exciting opportunity to hear from Usman Tariq KC, a leading expert in the field. Through real case examples, you’ll discover how the UK Intellectual Property Office navigates Scottish legal principles.
Usman will also share his unique perspectives on Scottish trade mark proceedings and key areas to consider when dealing with the Scottish courts.
Following this, he’ll move on to cover the routes and nuances of appeals to the Court of Session. Learn from landmark cases, including CCHG Ltd t/a Vaporized v Vapouriz Ltd and D&M Winchester Ltd v Coleburn Distillery Ltd – the first and second ever appeals from the Intellectual Property Office to the Court of Session under the Trade Marks Act 1994.
To round off the session, Usman will discuss the future of IP litigation in Scotland, and how evolving legal frameworks might improve dispute resolution across the country.
Learning outcomes:
- Enhanced understanding of Scottish trade mark dispute litigation
- Insight into the UK IPO’s handling of Scottish law in trade mark cases
- Clarity on appeal routes from the IPO to the Court of Session
- Knowledge of the Court of Session’s approach to IP appeals
- Perspectives on potential reforms shaping Scotland’s IP landscape
Meet your speaker
Usman Tariq KC, Ampersand Advocates
Usman Tariq KC was called to the Bar in 2011 and took silk in 2024. He specialises in intellectual property law. He has appeared in most of the leading IP cases in the Court of Session over the past decade. He also has experience of conducting proceedings in the UK Intellectual Property Office.
