Swatch versus Apple: If you "Tick different" does that mean that you "THINK DIFFERENT"?

What happens when an application by SWATCH for the mark  is opposed by Apple on the basis of its  mark? In Singapore, the opposition was rej...

Why pay more? What "opaque hotel inventory" teaches us about brands and search costs

Since the 1970’s, the neo-liberal economic approach has viewed trademarks primarily through the lens of information. Underlying the value (...

Brexit and Brands Part 4

Photo c/o @AARCS_Canada As the Brexit [excitement/disaster/debacle - readers can pick their preferred option] starts to heat up, the IPKa...

No deal Brexit - what does it mean for registered Community designs and trade marks

The UK government guidance on a no deal scenario also considers the situation for trade marks and designs . To save readers' paws the tr...

What does a no deal Brexit mean for trade marks and designs?

The Institute for Government is not optimistic about a deal We know what the EU27 and UK would like to see in terms of IP and Brexit but a...