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L’Oreal had sued Bellure for the use of its trade marks in a perfume comparison chart. The Court of Appeal rejected L’Oreal’s appeal but referred questions to the ECJ, including…

A non-distinctive slogan that could apply to any undertaking or a distinctive trade mark which was eminently registrable for educational, entertainment and sporting activity services? Joseph Kitchingham opens the ring…

In the space of two days, the Court of Justice of the EU has given judgment in no less than four cases in which brand owners sued for trade mark…

It was one hoof forward and one hoof back for the famous bovine energy drink when it went into the ring with RED BAT and BULLDOG drink trade marks in…

Diageo objected to Intercontinental Brands’ use of the name “Vodkat” for a 22% proof vodka-based tipple and rode to the defence of the at least 37.5% proof “real thing” in…

Kitchin J recently ordered a speedy trial in litigation started by high street opticians Specsavers over Asda’s launch of its competing optician services. The Jersey-based chain was not impressed with…

In a trade mark and domain name dispute between online retailers, Boohoo was granted an interim injunction against Miss Boo. Seriously. Another feature of the case was the use of…

After numerous oppositions, appeals and cross appeals over two competitors’ attempts to register their travel services brands, the EU trade mark “Court of First Instance” annulled decisions dismissing an appeal…

Global brands Wella and Jansport both recently fought to get brands registered as Community Trade Marks in the teeth of official opposition. The grounds of opposition were essentially the same…

Stella McCartney recently overcame a challenge to prevent the launch of her new perfume STELLANUDE, but the alarmingly-named STRIP specialist waxing salon chain were injuncted. Emily Devlin keeps her clothes…

Within days, Chancery faced demands for injunctions banning the launch of two provocative brands. For depilatories could “Strip” defeat “Strip” without a trade mark registration and for perfumes could a…