November features
Max‑impact presenting
Bernard Savage sets out how to make every conversation a conversion.
Tech start-ups: where to start?
Carol Nyahasha and Olusegun Oyesanya explore the obstacles and outlook for new, IP-rich companies seeking a home in Africa.
UK IPO: Parting thoughts
Tim Moss made time to address our readers as he handed over his IPO role.
Working with WIPO
Oscar Benito shares CITMA’s priorities for improvement.
In defence of the IPEC
Aaron Wood explains why he believes the streamlined system is working as intended.
Autumn Conference 2022: Stepping into the future
Our Autumn Conference in Birmingham was a great opportunity for practitioners at all career stages to learn from each other and collaborate as we explored the questions that will shape our industry’s future.
November case comments
Little beats large
The Court backed a boutique brand, says Eve Duggan. O/658/22, Amber Kotrri v Industria de Diseno Textil, Sociedad Anonia, UK IPO, 3rd August 2022.
The missing link
David Birchall considers the rejection of a reputation-based opposition. B 3 145 895, The Procter & Gamble Company v Giovanna Depalma, EUIPO, 12th August 2022.
Absolut case shapes up
Adding features can lend a shape inherent distinctiveness, as Désirée Fields explains. R 1839/2021-5, The Absolut Company Aktiebolag, EUIPO, 3rd June 2022.
Colour clash continues
Charlie Bond reports on the latest decision in the confectionery wars. Société des Produits Nestlé SA v Cadbury UK Ltd, High Court, 5th July 2022.
Samsonite is shut out
Adeena Hussain spells out why it failed to bag a 3D registration. R 503/2021-2, Speculative Product Design LLC v Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l, EUIPO, 24th May 2022.
Ripe for rejection
It took only one ground to uphold this opposition, writes Emilia Petrossian. B 3 151 255, Maimango v MANGO, EUIPO, 16th August 2022.
Watershed moment
Ramsay Monime believes this is an important case for 3D works. EWHC 2084 (IPEC), WaterRower (UK) Ltd v Liking Ltd (T/A Topiom), IPEC, 5th August 2022.
November regulars
The Trade Mark 20: Q&A with Rebecca Field
Q&A with Rebecca Field
CITMA events calendar: November 2022
Explore our upcoming events and opportunities.
Insider: November 2022
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