Brexit and my IP

Brexit and my IP

by | Dec 3, 2018 | Intellectual Property

Our clients frequently ask us about the consequences of Brexit (the UK’s departure from the EU) for their intellectual property (“IP”), including for their trade marks and designs. In the first of a series of articles, we outline the possible consequences of Brexit...
Why conduct a trademark search?

Why conduct a trademark search?

by | Nov 1, 2018 | Trade marks

Conducting trade mark searches is an essential part of the process of choosing and protecting new brands. It is fair to say that it is also frequently the most frustrating part of the brand protection process for clients given the possibility that a proposed brand...
NOTORIOUS trade mark suffers knock-out blow

NOTORIOUS trade mark suffers knock-out blow

by | Sep 24, 2018 | Trade marks

The news that the new whiskey-brand EU trademark application of former Ultimate Fighting Champion, Conor McGregor, called “PROPER NO. TWELVE” has been published by the EU Trademarks Office following the withdrawal of his original brand name NOTORIOUS, is a reminder to...
Mac to Basics: McDonalds Trade Mark & Supermacs

Mac to Basics: McDonalds Trade Mark & Supermacs

by | Sep 21, 2018 | Trade marks

Should MacDonald’s fast food restaurants be entitled to object to any brand featuring “Mac” or even “Mc “by other food traders? MacDonald’s certainly thinks so which is why it has opposed a European Trade Mark (EUTM ) of the word SUPERMAC’S by Irish fast food...