Tag: Trade Mark

Harry and Meghan’s trade mark problem – third party jumps on the bandwagon and applies to register same mark in the EU to cover “jewellery” and “beer”

By Michelle Waknine at Fladgate LLP on Posted in Trademarks, United Kingdom
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex submitted a trade mark application with the World Intellectual Property Office last year to register “SUSSEX ROYAL” in the UK, EU, Australia, Canada and the US. The application covers a range of goods and services in six classes, including printed publications; clothing; promotional and public awareness campaigns; volunteer projects … Continue Reading

Case update: trade mark licensing and register formalities in the spotlight

By Ben Hamilton of Hall & Wilcox, James Deady of Hall & Wilcox, Nina McLaughlin of Hall & Wilcox and David Mummery of Hall & Wilcox on Posted in Australia, Trademarks
The Federal Court recently handed down its decision in Calico Global Pty Ltd v Calico LLC1. This decision highlights the potentially fatal consequences of not updating the IP Australia register to reflect a change in trade mark ownership. The decision also serves as a reminder of the fundamental importance of ensuring that the owner of … Continue Reading
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