Rosie BurbidgeJan 29, 20222 min readCan UK courts grant pan-EU injunctions in proceedings began pre-Brexit ?In short, yes: the UK courts can grant a pan-EU injunction in proceedings that were pending on 31 December 2020, the day the UK left the...
Rosie BurbidgeJun 23, 20212 min readIs Cybersquatting a big problem?In short, "yes". Cybersquatters are a growing threat to brands. This trend has accelerated as e-commerce grows and consumers spend more...
Rosie BurbidgeApr 17, 20212 min readCRYPTOBACK: Blockchain crypto trademark survives validity attackThe IP Enterprise Court (IPEC) has enabled smaller businesses to fight back against perceived intellectual property (IP) injustices. Its...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 22, 20212 min readWhy contracts are in writing: lessons from an oral trade mark co-existence agreementA recent decision by the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court reveals the problems that can arise when businesses that once shared name...
Rosie BurbidgeFeb 22, 20213 min readTargeting and trade marks - Beverly Hills Polo Club takes on the Amazon When is an online marketplace “targeting” consumers in a particular jurisdiction? This was the question that Mr Justice Michael Green...
Rosie BurbidgeAug 19, 20202 min readHow do you terminate a contract?It is common for business priorities to change and relationships to improve or sour over time. At some point you will want to end a...
Rosie BurbidgeAug 19, 20202 min readIntroducing the European UnionThe European Union or EU is the political and economic union of 28 European countries who are known as "Member States". The EU has helped...