News archive for July 2014
All of our news from July 2014
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ITMA Trade Mark Figures Update
July 2014
The HGF trade mark practice has continued to grow over the past year as evidenced by recent trade mark filing figures published by the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (‘ITMA’) and is now one of the largest trade mark practices in the United Kingdom and across the whole of the European Union.
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Considerations in Light of New Patent Laws in New Zealand
July 2014
The New Zealand Patents Act 2013 will commence fully on 13 September 2014 the following Client alert discusses the changes and reviews any actions you might wish to take in light of the changes.
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A Retail Store Layout May be Registered as a Trade Mark
July 2014
The CJEU has confirmed the representation of the layout of a retail store, such as an ‘Apple’ flagship store may, subject to certain conditions, be registered as a trade mark; provided the representation is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings.
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