Applications for registered EU designs can be filed at the EUIPO and offer a convenient, cost-effective way of obtaining design…

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has issued its first decision on patent infringement by equivalence in Plant-e Knowledge B.V. &…

In the food and drink space, ‘dupes’ refer to alternative (often, lower cost) products that closely mimic well-known food and…

Aldi has, once again, successfully defended a trade mark infringement and passing off action for one of its “copycat” products….

In an era where fashion transcends borders, China’s contribution to the fashion industry is undeniable. As China is progressively taking…

Under the current practice of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the suspension of a trade mark application is…

It is a problem that, as trade mark attorneys, we come across all too often – trade mark owners find…