Intellectual Property UK

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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • May 27, 2025

    Ford Loses UK 'Cobra' Trademarks In AC Cars Dispute

    Ford Motor Co. has lost four U.K. trademarks for the "Cobra" brand after a successful challenge by British automaker AC Cars, due to a lack of evidence that Ford or its licensees actively used "Cobra" as a brand for cars or toys in the U.K. 

  • May 27, 2025

    Hugo Boss Trims Chinese Company's 'Huge Sports' TM In EU

    Hugo Boss has persuaded European Union officials to revoke part of a Chinese company's "Huge Sports" trademark, demonstrating that consumers could mix up the sign with its earlier "Hugo" mark.

  • May 27, 2025

    O2 Upends TM Challenge Over 'Bleu'

    O2 has convinced European officials to reverse a decision that allowed semiconductor company EM Microelectronic to register a trademark for "EM | Bleu," because there was a likelihood of confusion between the TM and the telecommunications giant's "Blue" branding.

  • May 27, 2025

    Artist Says Winery, Distributor Stole Her Work To Put On Label

    British artist Shantell Martin told a London court on Tuesday that an Argentinian winemaker and a U.K. distributor had infringed her copyright by copying her black-and-white line drawing style for wine bottle labels.

  • May 27, 2025

    Loft Supplier Sues Rival For Copying 'Loft Leg' Design

    A manufacturing company has sued a rival in London for allegedly infringing its copyright by making "blatant copies" of one of its loft support products and pitching it to customers.

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