What can we learn from the recent Supreme Court ruling with plant-based brand, Oatly? Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Craig Beaumont…
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Intellectual Property: the most valuable asset missing from the balance sheet
Why Intellectual Property (IP) deserves a place in every SME’s strategic plan Ask most SME owners to list their most…
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Adidas thought three was a magic number; they were in ‘four’ a shock
This article was originally commissioned and published in CITMA’s online blog, May 2025 Thom Browne and Adidas: two global names…
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When is a location a trade mark?
Manchester finds itself in the middle of an intellectual property dispute In the world of higher education, branding and trade…
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For Porsche, there is no substitute
Earlier this year, luxury high-performance automotive manufacturer Porsche was in the spotlight for bringing legal action in the US against…
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What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot really
Lucy Walker, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Partner at intellectual property experts Barker Brettell, agrees that trading under your name…
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Sports sponsorship: a $97 billion industry powered by trade marks
It’s a bold statement, but according to Statista, the global sports sponsorship market was estimated to be worth over US$97…
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Under the influence? Protecting your brand on social media platforms
Influencer culture is prevalent across all social media platforms, offering a relatively new and powerful marketing channel for brands. It’s…
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As skinimalism grows in popularity, what does this mean for your brand?
Skinimalism: the term coined to describe a growing trend where consumers choose to adopt a pared down, simple routine which…
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