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Go ask Alice
Naomi Jenkins explains how the Court answered key questions. [2024] EWHC 3256 (IPEC), Alice Ltd v Photogram Ltd and others, High Court.
Banana blues
Désirée Fields outlines why some shape and colour combinations require compelling evidence of acquired distinctiveness. T-426/23, Chiquita Brands LLC v EUIPO, General Court.
Fishing for a reaction
Anne Greatorex catches up with the Court’s latest free-speech challenge. [2024] EWHC 2892 (Ch), Samherji HF v Oddur Fridriksson, High Court.
Aldi faces bitter loss
This decision may be sweet relief for those fighting lookalikes, believes Richard May. [2025] EWCA Civ 5, Thatchers Cider Company Ltd v Aldi Stores Ltd, Court of Appeal.
Risky proposition
Sam Barker points out the potential problems facing those companies pursuing a brand family. O/1050/24, O/1051/24, O/1053/24, The Support Group (UK) Ltd v easyGroup Ltd, UK IPO.
Grin and beer it
Identity just wasn’t enough, notes Flora Cook. R 1264/2024-2, FCRB IMPEX SRL v LANDESHAUPTSTADT MÜNCHEN, EUIPO.
Perception prioritised
Consumer use was crucial, reports Emmy Hunt. R 12/2024-4, Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance SA v Lami Packaging (Kunshan) Co, Ltd, EUIPO.
War of words
A defiant slogan was not distinctive, as Sarah Husslein explains. T-82/24, Administration of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine v EUIPO, General Court.