Protectable ‘innovative’ product designs versus generic ‘innovative’ product designs – a product development warning. What is innovation? According to Gary…
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Rebrand, refresh, and reinvent: automotive keeps its eye on the horizon
It’s the debate that still rumbles on in the industry: was Formula One’s first rebrand in 23 years really necessary?…
Read MoreEU issues Draft Agreement on trade marks status post-Brexit
On 19th March 2018 the UK and the European Commission issued a Draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from…
Read MoreNon-use trade mark cancellation actions in China – don’t forget to retain the original notification envelope!
In 2016, the Chinese trade mark office (CTMO) changed its practice relating to non-use cancellation actions for international trade marks…
Read MoreWorld Trademark Review 1000 2018
Following the glowing feedback Barker Brettell received last year from its World Trademark Review 1000, the team are overwhelmed by…
Read MoreChina Trade Marks. Madrid Protocol or National filing?
As more and more businesses continue to expand their interests to China, Barker Brettell is commonly asked by clients how…
Read MoreThe good, the bad, and the very ugly ‘cease and desist’ letters
Branding, and the values it represents, is at the core of all businesses, so it is understandable that companies will…
Read MoreIs water the new soft drink?
As I previously reported, there is plenty of innovation in the soft drinks industry; some of this stems from the…
Read MoreIndonesia becomes the 100th member of the Madrid Protocol
On 2 October 2017, Indonesia officially became the 100th member of the Madrid Protocol system meaning that as of 02…
Read MoreA day in the life of…Stephen Lowry, part-qualified Trade Mark Attorney
This article was previously published on the ipcareers.co.uk website As an undergraduate, I was convinced that I wanted to be…
Read MoreOne further step forward in China
In recent years, China has been taking active steps to tighten its laws to tackle the ongoing problem of trade…
Read MoreEUTM Reforms – 1st October 2017
On 1st October 2017 the final changes to the European Trade Mark system came into force. This is phase two…
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