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Vidiem grinds out a victory
Decision shows the defining role of strong evidence in proving bad faith, says Steven Jennings. O/0052/25, Maya Appliances Pvt Ltd v Prapaharan Sivaratnam, UK IPO.
Chicken shop fate
Roshani Muniweera digests the latest episode in a continuing clash. [2025] EWCA Civ 186, Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar and others, Court of Appeal.
Granini has last laugh
Lauren Fisher deals us in on the joker jostling. B 3 202 021, Granini France v Euro Games Technology Ltd, EUIPO.
Line of confusion
Susannah Slevin suggests questions surround the registration of basic shapes. T-195/24, VistaJet Ltd v EUIPO, General Court.
Iceland’s counterclaim cools off
Crucial criteria were satisfied, explains Keeley Williams. [2025] EWHC 547 (IPEC), Babek International Ltd v Iceland Foods Ltd, IPEC.
Freeze frame
Jessica des Landes presents a case that puts a focus on fundamentals. [2025] EWHC 436 (Ch), J&J Snack Foods Corporation and another v Ralph Peters & Sons Ltd and another, High Court.
Game play
HBO was the clear winner, reports Sarah De’Ath. B 3 215 519, Home Box Office, Inc v Can Yildiz, EUIPO.
Sugar crash
Abbott’s failure demonstrates the difficulties faced in protecting 3D shapes in the UK, writes Geoff Weller. [2025] EWHC 206 (Ch), Abbott Diabetes Care Inc v Sinocare Inc and others, High Court.