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Corporate veil continues Lifestyle Equities CV and another v Ahmed and another
Aaron Wood argues that this decision leaves uncertainty around some important issues. [2024] UKSC 17, Lifestyle Equities CV and another v Ahmed and another, Supreme Court.
Pulling focus: Puma SE v EUIPO
One celebrity social post can mean self-disclosure, warns Sarah Husslein. T-647/22, Puma SE v EUIPO – Handelsmaatschappij J Van Hilst BV, General Court, 6th March 2024
Big day for distinctiveness
Chris Hawkes explains why a bit of decoration won’t aid registration. O/026/24, 3-Dimensional Shape (Chocolate), UK IPO.
No great swindle in punk dispute: Howard Bates v Wayne Barrett-McGrath
Poor behaviour wasn’t put up with, writes Robert Franks. O/0441/24, Howard Bates v Wayne Barrett-McGrath, UK IPO.
Suffering by comparison: Gibraltar (UK) Ltd and another v Viovet Ltd
Zainäb Rhyman-Adam advises not taking risks with advertising regulations. [2024] EWHC 777 (Ch), Gibraltar (UK) Ltd and another v Viovet Ltd, High Court, 9th April 2024
Foundation case founders
Laura Nend explains how a heritage-focused charity fared against a bad faith objection.
Designs save the day
Richard May celebrates a right that has might in the fight against lookalikes.
Aldi clears another hurdle
Its “benchmark” strategy held firm, writes Eleni Mezulanik.