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Following an indication that Madonna would perform a track called “Girls Gone Wild” from her new CD at half time at the 2012 Superbowl, threats of proceedings were received from…

The fight goes on over Asda’s optical business ads featuring nuggets such as “Be a real spec saver at Asda,” “Spec saving at Asda” and an Asda logo whose spectacles…

Cosmetic giants L’Oreal and Helena Rubinstein respectively tried to register BOTOCYL and BOTOLIST as CTMs for cosmetic products. Perhaps not surprisingly, BOTOX brand owner Allergan challenged and following a reference…

Digital Satellite Warranty Cover Ltd sent out mailings advertising extended warranty cover for Sky boxes. BSkyB were concerned that the use of the Sky brand implied the broadcaster’s endorsement. There…

With dramatic changes to the internet’s top level domain registration system around the corner, Jonathan Mayner answers some frequently asked questions and considers what brand owners can do now to…

Children’s social network Moshi Monsters had a hit on their hands with the popular summer 2011 release on YouTube of a music video called the Moshi Dance, starring cartoon character…

US online dating website plentyoffish.com launched in 2001. UK competitor “Plenty More Fish” set up in 2006 and in 2007 filed to register a fish logo and the words PLENTY…

The EU General Court recently considered whether these brands were sufficiently distinctive for a single trader to be able to register them as trade marks and thereby gain a quasi…

The Court of Justice of the European Union has finally handed down its judgment in a titanic battle between the flowers and retail brands over Marks & Spencer’s purchase of…

When Boots launched its “Skin Clear Ultra” range in 2009, Reckitt & Benckiser (Clearasil) accused the retailer of seeking to create an association with the Clearasil Ultra sub brand. Two…

Publishing Future Publishing secures a significant High Court victory over ownership and use of the EDGE trade mark which the publisher uses in relation to its successful monthly video games…

In a significant decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has struck a balance between brand owners and operators of online marketplaces, in relation to the sale…