CITMA Review May 2019
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An exercise in discretion
The IPO saw the sense of allowing late paperwork, says Laura Robyn. O/070/19, Billions London (Opposition), UK IPO, 4th February 2019.
Case clothed
A common word component favoured the Opponent, says Donna Trysburg. O/026/19, ITS AN ADDICTION (Opposition), UK IPO, 15th January 2019.
No figure of fun
Robecca Davey runs through the reasons why use of a mark on children’s playthings was no laughing matter. [2019] EWHC 118 (IPEC), Luen Fat Metal and Plastic Manufactory Ltd v Jacobs & Turner Ltd (t/a Trespass), IPEC, 29th January 2019.
Ale’s well that ends well
The HO determined HBO’s defence was too weak, explains Dale Carter. O/072/19, Wadworth Game of Stones (Opposition), UK IPO, 5th February 2019.
Another fine Ness
Beverley Robinson looks into a case where an earlier mark made a difference. O/030/19, (Loch Ness Tonic), UK IPO, 16th January 2019.