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The Dryrobe case: When is a trade mark generic? An interview with Theo Barclay

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview Theo Barclay of 4 New Square, who was the successful lead counsel for Dryrobe Limited, in the recent decision of the Intellectual Property Enterprise …

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Can a trade mark registration for fashion designers name be deemed deceptive?

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the importance of personal names in the world of fashion and a recent decision of the CJEU concerning the registration of a trade mark …

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The concept of ‘overall impression’ in UK and EU Registered Design Law

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the concept of ‘overall impression’ in registered design law in the United Kingdom and European Union. Rebecca and Lee also discuss where a claimant …

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Personal names as ‘brands’ in the world of fashion

In this first podcast, we are going to talk about the use of personal names as ‘brands’ and why this is an important subject in the world of fashion.

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Colour in fashion and the difficulties of protecting it

In this second podcast, we are going to talk about the colour in fashion and the difficulties of protecting it.

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Trade marks which are fashion products, and fashion products which are trade marks

Episode 3 Trade marks which are fashion products, and fashion products which are trade marks In this second podcast, we are going to talk about the colour in fashion and …

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Zombie Fashion Brands

In our fourth podcast we talk about heritage brands in fashion or brands which are sometimes unfairly called zombie brands. Can zombie fashion brands come back to life? How does …

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Trade mark rights protecting fashion designs

In our fifth podcast we talk about trade mark rights protecting fashion designs. Design and copyright may be of obvious use, but what about trade mark rights?

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Geographical terms and their protection in fashion

In this sixth podcast, we discuss the protection of geographical terms in the world of fashion. An emotive subject for businesses and countries alike.

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