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Who earns their stripes
Adidas the well known German sportwear and apparel brand, around 1949 started using three stripes on a pair of running shoes, with the three stripes now being an integral part …
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Trouble in “Motherland” – Mothercare and Poundland in Trade Mark Dispute
The UK baby care market was valued at an estimated £1.3 billion in 2020, so it is little wonder that Mothercare found itself ‘rattled’ at the prospect of Poundland allegedly …
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Scooping up the essentials
We have previously touched on high street brands where the IP has been acquired, but not necessarily the stores and revisit with some of the business movements ongoing recently. According to …
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A late Christmas present for M&S in Christmas gin bottle design dispute
On the 27th February 2024, the English Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Aldi Stores Limited (‘Aldi’) against an earlier decision of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (‘IPEC’) on …
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Brand Collaborations: Partnerships and Placement
I have not met many watch aficionados in my time, but some watch makers and/or brands transcend the aficionado space and become recognised amongst the masses. Omega is certainly one …
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Name that sign! Can a geometric sign be a badge of trade origin?
In a nutshell, yes it can! As long as the sign itself functions as a trade mark and fulfils the basic criteria of being a source identifier and distinguishing goods …
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Original Equipment Manufacturer “OEM” : Practical Considerations in China for retailers
With China being known as the “factory of the world,” Original Equipment Manufacturing and the intellectual property impact are essential considerations for retailers to ensure this is navigated correctly. OEMs …
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HGF are gold sponsors of the IP Counsel Café
The IP Counsel Café is due to go ahead from the 7th-9th May 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Palo Alto. HGF are gold sponsors for this exciting event, which …
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Building a sustainable future: the importance of innovation and intellectual property for the construction industry
Like many industries, the construction industry faces huge challenges as it works toward achieving the ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Whilst already adhering to stringent environmental standards …
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