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Sheila Lesley OBE obituary
Sheila Lesley OBE, our first woman President, has passed away following a short illness. Colleagues at Forresters have shared her obituary and tributes from those who worked with her.
Sheila Lesley OBE
We are saddened to learn that Sheila Leslie OBE, our first female President, has passed away following a short illness.
1.5 millionth international trade mark registration recorded
WIPO’s Madrid System has recorded its 1.5 millionth international trade mark registration and signals an “important milestone”.
EU strikes a deal with China on GIs
One hundred EU geographical indications (GIs) will be protected in China, following a reciprocal agreement which will see 100 Chinese GIs protected in the EU.
Brexit
Possible ‘No-Deal’ Brexit: Implications on International Applications and Registrations
WIPO has published information about how users rights would be preserved – and how to safeguard those rights – in a no deal scenario.
New no-deal Brexit guidance on trade marks
The UK Government has published new guidance on trade marks if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Our response to a new Prime Minister
Following the announcement that Boris Johnson will be the new Prime Minister we have issued the following statement.
Brexit and designs quick reference guide
We have published a quick reference guide to registered and unregistered EU designs post-Brexit.
Case comments
Was it the end of the line for TfL's Metropolitan trade mark?
Could this be an encouragement to keep arguments simple? In Metropolitan Spain v TfL, the Opposition Division exercised its entitlement to focus only on the most effective rights and grounds.
Rubik’s Cube trade mark in puzzling General Court decision
Ruling confirms that the ground for refusal may apply even when a graphic representation does not display all the characteristics that allow the goods to perform their function.
#darferdas? drives new discussion on hashtag distinctiveness
There may be good news for hashtags when it comes to proving genuine use of a trade mark.
UK IPO finds some cause for indirect confusion in Jammin CBD
Looking for a masterclass in the case law on confusion and evidence?
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