Trade marks

Just a decade ago, Cypriot halloumi cheese was considered a niche food, but since then its popularity has soared throughout…

Rosalyn Newsome, partner and trade mark attorney at Barker Brettell, discusses five common myths that, as head of the firm’s…

Head of Barker Brettell’s trade mark team, Catherine Wiseman, and trade mark partner Tracy Arch recently took part in a…

Italian fashion house, Valentino, soared to new heights of success following the launch of its Rockstud accessories in 2010. Valentino’s…

Background In the recent case Merck v Merck the High Court considered issues remitted by the Court of Appeal in…

Understanding the business drivers SMEs face and addressing their concerns is fundamental to us as Intellectual Property (IP) professionals. And…

Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…

Under the European Union (EU) protected food name scheme, there are three types of protection marks you can apply for:…

All momentous historical events have had an impact on the way society lives and works. From a branding perspective, the…

Employees in the cosmetics sector often work in highly creative environments where innovation is encouraged and nurtured. For many, their…

Background The Chinese Supreme People’s Court has issued a decision which brings to an end a four year long battle…

The coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, or a dip in global business confidence seems to be having little impact on Barker Brettell’s…