Features:
Advocacy: New blood is needed
Aaron Wood laments the fact that firms still don’t seem to be developing junior Counsel.
Perspective: “Our preparations for the transition didn’t include the word pandemic”
As she moved into a new role, Kate Swaine also had to contend with a very different world.
IP Inclusive: How inclusive are you?
There’s an easy to way to learn where your organisation stands on diversity, explains Andrea Brewster.
Insight: Man on the run
Past CITMA President Philip Harris considers what he hopes to bring to the position of Appointed Person at the UK IPO.
Interview: Catching up with Kate
In the run-up to International Women’s Day, we ask former CITMA President Kate O’Rourke to reflect on what makes IP an attractive sector for women and how things have changed over the course of her career.
Collaborations: Licensed to chill
Chris McLeod dives into the world of co-branding ventures and celebrity collaborations.
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TM20: Daniel Bailey
Daniel Bailey is hoping for a return to normality
Insider: March 2021
Our latest news and updates of interest.
Case comments:
Resale value recognised
This preliminary ruling clarifies genuine use principles, says Aaron Hetherington. C-720/18 and C-721/18 (joined), Ferrari SpA v DU, CJEU, 22nd October 2020.
Watch and learn
Leanne Gulliver rounds up the lessons from an unsuccessful appeal on behalf of a famous F1 name. R 351/2020-4, 44IP Ltd v Hamilton International AG, EUIPO, 20th October 2020.
Important finding for fashionistas
The law has developed notably with regards to passing off, writes Khemi Salhan. EWHC 3032 (IPEC), Freddy SpA v Hugz Clothing & Others, IPEC, 19th November 2020.
Searching questions remain
Cameron Malone-Brown looks at how the UK’s exit from the EU may affect future adjudication on online advertising. EWHC 2564 (IPEC), Pliteq Inc & Another v iKoustic Ltd & Another, IPEC, 2nd October 2020.
Kicked to the kerb
Johanna Robertson reports on an unexpected analysis of similarity in relation to sporting marks. R 640/2020-4, Jürgen Klinsmann v Panini SpA, EUIPO, 28th September 2020.
It’s never easy
Charlene Nelson outlines why this invalidation proved impossible. O/569/20, EASY PHO (Invalidation), UK IPO, 16th November 2020.
A collective failure
The Hearing Officer neglected to consider a crucial distinction, explains Emilia Petrossian.
Appeal settles monster clash
A difference over assessment resulted in a partial annulment, explains Gavin Stenton. R 272/2020-2, MONSTER BULLS (Opposition), EUIPO, 23rd October 2020.
