ASOS is to pay £20.2 million in cash to two European retailers in order to settle trademark infringement disputes over its name. German menswear brand Anson’s Herrenhaus filed its first complaint over the alleged infringement in 2010 and Swiss cyclewear manufacturer...
Jacquemus is a prime example of a brand which, although barely over a decade old, has been thrust into the spotlight, and become a target of cyber squatters as a result. The buzzy brand has been early to defend its name and valuable reputation...
Whether you’re doing a spot of decorating or are a professional interior designer, one thing most people agree on is that it’s the personal touches that make a house a home. Frustrated that bland, characterless products dominated the radiator market, father and son...
Trademark for Banksy artwork declared invalid by EUIPO Cancellation Division Ruling states that Banksy “did not have any intention” to use mark at time of filing Panel says Banksy’s launch of ‘Gross Domestic Product’ shop “undermined” case In a ruling released today...
A sure way to gauge a brand’s success is to look at how long it’s been around. One brand that has stood the test of time is Lea & Perrins. The longer a brand lasts in today’s throw-away society, the more it’s embedded into our lives, subconscious and...
Trade secrets are one of the oldest forms of IP protection. One of the best-kept secrets is the recipe for Irn Bru, hidden for 100 years. Background Irn Bru is a unique tasting carbonated soft drink created by A.G Barr Plc. It was first launched in Scotland in 1901...
