International IP registrations in the event of ‘no deal’ Brexit
International trade mark and design registrations that designate the EU will continue to cover the UK, even in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed.
Chris Skidmore announced as new IP Minister
Chris Skidmore MP has been confirmed as the new minister with responsibility for intellectual property following the recent resignation of Sam Gyimah MP.
Application goes up in smoke
Damage to an established mark was too likely, reports Emmy Hunt. O/564/18, NIVEA (Opposition), UK IPO, 11th September 2018.
Blue Sky delayed
And a prolonged period of uncertainty lies ahead, believes Joel Smith. [2018] EWCA Civ 2004, Sky plc & Ors v Skykick, UK Ltd & Anor, Court of Appeal, 6th September 2018.
Boon for brand owners
Rosalyn Newsome welcomes this decision on the continuity of control. C-129/17, Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha and Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe, CJEU, 25th July 2018.
Car clash
Absent a finding of similarity, consumers cannot make an association between two marks, writes Désirée Fields. T-623/16, Volkswagen v EUIPO and Paalupaikka (MAIN AUTO WHEELS), General Court, 19th September 2018.