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Trade Marks

How much does it cost to trade mark in the UK?

The legal world has seen a lot of changes in the last few decades with the introduction of the computer and the internet. Some services become simplified, and access to information meant a lot of the admin work being reduced. ...

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Intellectual Property

Stolen Online Content – Your Legal Rights (England & Wales)

The rise of social media and content sharing has had an enormous impact on media consumption. We are all hooked to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube replacing older methods of entertainment and learning. Securing your content online Putting your content on ...

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Medical Negligence

Medical Negligence Claims: Delays in Diagnosis

What is medical negligence?  Medical negligence occurs when a medical professional, such as a doctor, fails to deliver a reasonable standard of care. For instance, they make an error that could have been prevented with further care or skill. This can often lead to further injury or ...

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Trade Marks

What is the basis for trade mark infringement?

We often get asked by prospective clients who have been accused of trade mark infringement; on what basis does a trade mark owner have a right to claim infringement? For sake of clarity, the answer is simple, a trade mark ...

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Medical Negligence

Understanding the Bolam Test (under review)

(Under review) Facts of the Case (Bolam vs Friern Hospital Management Committee) John Hector Bolam suffered from depression. In 1954, he voluntarily admitted himself to Friern Hospital, a mental health facility in North London. Seeking treatment, he agreed to undergo ...

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Trade Marks

What is genuine use of a trade mark? (invalidation of a trade mark)

A recent case, Claridge’s Hotel v Claridge Candles, is relevant in understanding what is considered to be genuine use of a trade mark. We will discuss what is considered to be genuine use in case you want to seek invalidation of ...

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