Designs are at the heart of creativity, combining innovation with aesthetic appeal to set products apart in a crowded marketplace. Think of the design of the most innovative products like the Swiss Army Knife or Bic’s Cristal Ballpoint Pen. As ...
Copyright subsistence is a very important concept in intellectual property law, and its the first key part we discuss with new clients when they approach us with a copyright infringement claim. Copyright subsistence is used to qualify different type of ...
Designs play a pivotal role in setting businesses apart – think of the innovative product shape like the Dyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer or distinctive packaging of Pringles. Such designs had a lot of creativity, and investment put into them, ...
Design rights protect the hard work and imagination that goes into creating unique and original designs. They not only protect the look of a design, or parts of it, but they also ensure that creators retain control over how their ...
The SkyKick UK Ltd v. Sky Ltd case has set precedent for “bad faith” trade mark. It will particularly impact future trade mark filings and enforcement. The Supreme Court’s recent judgment on 13 November 2024 (linked below) overturned the Court ...
The long awaited judgement from the High Court (IPEC) in the WaterRower (UK) Limited vs. Liking Limited (trading as Topiom) case is finally with us. It was ruled that the WaterRower arguably qualifies as a work of artistic craftsmanship. Background ...
