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EU trade mark reforms come closer (Brands & IP newsnotes - issue 1)
27 September 2015
Seven years after the European Commission started its evaluation of the European trade marks framework, the texts of the new proposed legislation were finally published in June 2015.
‘Glee’ less than happy after trade mark strife (Brands & IP Newsnotes - Issue 2)
28 March 2016
We’re all familiar with the classic trade markdispute. But can you sue for trade markinfringement if the brand using your name is actually more famous than your own? In February, the Court of Appeal said you could.
An agency guide to trade mark searching
20 January 2017
Whenever a new launch is proposed, whether it is for a product, brand, business name or an advertising campaign, there is always a risk that someone else is already using an identical or a similar name or design.
An agent’s guide to athlete trade marks
20 January 2017
Sportsmen and women invest massive amounts of time and energy into perfecting their sporting prowess. As an agent, your role is to invest your time and energy into their well-being, to nurture their income generating potential, and protect their image and reputation.
Step by step - trade marks in China (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 4)
08 February 2017
Brand owners will take comfort from a decision of China’s highest Court (the Supreme People’s Court of China) in early December. As part of a long running battle between former basketball star, Michael Jordan, and Chinese sports manufacturing giant, Qiaodan Sports, the former basketball star has finally come out on top – at least in relation to one specific trade mark. Overturning decisions from the lower courts, the Supreme People’s Court revoked a trade mark held by Qiaodan for “Jordan” represented in Chinese characters.
Beating the Brexit deadlock: squaring free trade with immigration controls
01 August 2017
James Davies and Natasha Hotson have written an article for International Law Office which discusses the UK's position on immigration controls in current Brexit negotiations and possible framework options to maintain free movement of persons.
Servicing trade mark infringement (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 6)
12 October 2017
The use of a third party trademark to provide information or describe a service being offered does not necessarily constitute trademark infringement. Where the use of a trade mark goes beyond that and creates an impression in the average consumer that the particular service is authorised by the trade mark owner, this will constitute an infringement.
Sports Q&A - EU trade marks post-Brexit
03 September 2018
We hold registered EU trade marks to protect our tournament name and logos. Post-Brexit will we still have protection in the UK?
Preparing a trade mark infringement or passing off case: practical considerations?
20 May 2019
This checklist is aimed at rights owners and their advisers, including in-house lawyers, who are considering bringing a trade mark or passing off action in the UK. It provides a brief series of tips and pointers on things to consider when preparing a case.
Trade Mark Searches – important notes
13 August 2019
Trade mark searches are conducted to assess the risk of infringing earlier third party rights through the use of the proposed mark. This guide includes definitions of the types of rights and searches, international searches and key limitations.
The end of consent-less tracking by online platforms in the EU?
27 July 2023
Like most of the ‘free’ internet, online social media are funded through online advertising that is tailored to individual users’ behaviour and interests. This decision of the CJEU in Case C-252/21 relates to one such platform, Meta, in respect of its online social network, Facebook. It is noteworthy for the advertising industry because it involves a competition authority determining data protection issues, and calls into question whether personalised advertising can be carried out by platforms on a basis other than consent.
EHRC Slams ‘Toxic’ Sexual Harassment Culture
29 March 2018
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has denounced a ‘corrosive culture’ of sexual harassment at work and outlined recommendations for change in a new report.
Totally stoked for Tokyo: A skateboarders guide to the Olympics
23 June 2016
Recently skateboarding (along with surfing, sport-climbing, karate, and baseball/softball) were given the thumbs up from the International Olympic Committee. Subject to a formal vote taking place in Rio, all these sports look like they'll be included in the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Lewis Silkin’s Hong Kong team discuss topical issues in podcast series
16 December 2021
Our Hong Kong employment team have collaborated with Conventus Law on their podcast series “Heart of the Matter – A Podcast on Legal Development from around the world”.
Top 5 GDPR issues for... retailers
15 March 2017
The first in our series of Top 5 tips on GDPR. With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) looming on the horizon, we take a look at some of the key changes of how this legislation will affect retailers from 25 May 2018.
Top 5 GDPR issues for... professional service firms
23 May 2017
With the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) looming on the horizon, we take a look at some of the key changes of how this legislation will affect professional services firms from 25 May 2018.
Online Sales: how C-19 is changing the logistics landscape, and our top tips for successful logistics arrangements
16 April 2020
C-19 continues to have an unprecedented impact on businesses and is accelerating shift from brick and mortar stores to greater online presence.
M&A employment law support - top ten questions
19 January 2024
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A) navigating the legal requirements and ramifications of the deal can be tricky.
Employment benefits - a tool for attracting talent in Ireland?
28 May 2019
Diageo’s recent announcement offering 26 weeks paid parental leave to all employees in Ireland, regardless of gender or sexual orientation or whether they became parents biologically, through adoption or surrogacy, is commendable.
Class pay gap reporting: a social mobility tool for employers?
24 November 2021
There’s a growing trend in employment law towards using transparency as a method of driving change. Whilst mandatory class pay gap reporting might not be imminent, this article considers the drivers behind an increasing number of organisations reporting voluntarily in this area as a measure to address social mobility disadvantage in the workplace and identifies the legal and practical issues employers need to consider.