Trade mark Clearance & Filing Programmes

Lucy Walker, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Partner at intellectual property experts Barker Brettell, agrees that trading under your name…

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

In a galaxy far, far, away… in a land also known as Hollywood, George Lucas had a vision: to make…

As a result of ongoing discussions with the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) on the subject of Address…

Taylor Swift is not only a singer, songwriter, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist; she’s also a storyteller, marketer, branding and rebranding…

Barker Brettell, the Birmingham-headquartered intellectual property (IP) specialist, has announced that Yvonne Johnson has been elected as the firm’s new…

In a declaration dated March 2024, the government of Jersey has stated that EUTMs no longer cover Jersey, and that…

On 1 January 2024, the UKIPO changed its rules surrounding the requirement of an address for service in the UK,…

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

It’s a bold statement, but according to Statista, the global sports sponsorship market was estimated to be worth over US$97…

In October 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a report…

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