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IP protection for geographical indications in the UK

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Geographical indications are used to protect food, drink and agricultural products as they act as a guarantee of authenticity, …
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Trade marks in music: Part three – The risks of going solo

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In the third, and final, instalment of our series celebrating the role of intellectual property in the music industry, we exami…
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Trade marks in music: Part two – When disputes go round, and round, and round

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In honour of this year’s World IP Day, we’re taking a deep dive into three trade mark disputes. In part two, we turn to the Sug…
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Trade marks in music: Part one – Bucks Fizz and band names

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In honour of this year’s World IP Day, we’re taking a deep dive into three trade mark disputes. Here in part one, we examine a …
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UK trade mark oppositions procedure

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The UK trade mark oppositions procedure is made up of seven stages. Here our experts outline the procedure in detail.
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BUILDER trade mark decision: When descriptive marks’ foundations crumble

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Here we discuss a case that serves as a reminder that the registration of a trade mark is by no means a guarantee of its enforc…
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Is your European patent application eligible for a reduction in official fees?

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Start-ups and spinouts looking to pursue a patent application with the European Patent Office could benefit from a significant…
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SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd: The sky might not be the limit

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The case of SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd demonstrates the potential consequences of applying for a trade mark with an excessively b…
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Trade mark opposition process: key differences between the UK and EU

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This article highlights the differences between the UK and the EU trade mark opposition process to ensure users are prepared fo…
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Not milk? How food labelling regulations may affect UK trade mark registrations

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Trade mark applications for plant-based foods in the UK are unlikely to be rejected automatically for containing a restricted w…
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