The spotlight was on Head of IP & Commercial, Mike Gardner, when he appeared on talkTV last week explaining the trademark dispute surrounding the name “Lord of the Bins”.
Festive round-up: key UK trade mark developments to watch in 2026
From the end of the five‑year Brexit transitional period to the discontinuation of series marks, the adoption of the latest Nice Classification, and upcoming UKIPO fee increases, several important developments will shape the trade mark landscape in early 2026. This
Intellectual property – What is it and why do we need it?
When dealing with real estate, intellectual property (IP) may be at the bottom of the ladder, or not even a consideration. However, IP plays a role in all business operations, including real estate, and there are a number of IP
Suing For Infringement Of A Descriptive Trademark Isn’t Easy (easygroup v Easylife)
IP analysis: This is the latest in the series of reported English court rulings on the so-called ‘easy+’ portfolio of trade marks. This case was brought in attempt to prevent a retailing business called Easylife Ltd and its director from