In IP disputes, evidence of use isn’t just important - it’s often decisive. Whether you’re defending against a non-use revocation, proving goodwill in a passing off action, or enforcing trade mark rights, the strength, relevance and admissibility of your evidence can make or break your case.
Join Denise McFarland of Three New Square IP for a practical session that goes beyond the theoretical. Drawing on real litigation experience and up-to-date case law, this one-hour webinar will explore how to prepare, assess, and present evidence of use effectively - identifying common pitfalls and preferred aproaches.
You’ll gain insight into what will best assist tribunals and courts, and how to optimise working with clients or experts to produce it. Denise will also look at options for seeking permission to cross examine; when, where, and why it may be appropriate.
Whether you're dealing with oppositions, revocation proceedings, or infringement claims, this is essential guidance for anyone preparing, assessing or defending use-based claims.
Learning outcomes
- Identify what qualifies as strong and admissible evidence of use
- Avoid common pitfalls and evidential weaknesses
- Prepare effective evidence bundles for litigation or hearings
- Understand how courts and tribunals assess evidential weight
- Improve how you instruct and support counsel on evidential matters
Your speaker
Denise McFarland, Three New Square IP
Denise has huge advocacy experience acting for parties before the UK Courts (at all levels) and a range of IPO tribunals (trade marks, designs, company names) as well as teaching IP Law on a part time basis at the University of Cambridge . She has also adjudicated on evidence for USA deposition hearings as a court appointed Examiner in IP international litigation.
Cost
- Member £0 (VAT exempt)
- Standard £35 (VAT exempt)
To note
- Payment online via debit or credit card only; proforma invoices are not available.
- Full terms and conditions apply.
- Closing date: 12.30pm, Wednesday 9th July 2025
