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Lookalike Copying or Similar Design – What constitutes Trade Mark Infringement?

Ever-evolving case law in intellectual property disputes has, in recent years, clarified the distinction between ‘lookalike’ brands, which infringe on…
1 year ago
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Fraud – Do we have a dodgy document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as…
1 year ago
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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
1 year ago
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Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling

In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942…
1 year ago
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Downing Tools – Can a Contractor Suspend Works? Your Rights and Risks Explained

If you are a contractor facing non-payment on a construction project, the question that often arises is whether you can…
1 year ago
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My company has been served with a statutory demand, what should I do?

If your company has been served with a statutory demand, it is essential to act swiftly. Failure to respond within…
1 year ago
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Settling Trade Mark Disputes via a Co-existence Agreement

Co-existence agreements are commonly used to resolve trade mark disputes, as a convenient, cost-effective means of ending an opposition action…
1 year ago
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Will disputes, Trust disputes. The role of mediation

“Roses are red Violets are blue I like going to Court So why don’t you?”…
1 year ago
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How to Remove a Registered UK Trade Mark

Businesses with established brands may find themselves in the unfortunate situation of discovering that another company or individual has registered…
1 year ago
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A Guide to Statutory Demands for Debtors

If you have been served with a Statutory Demand from a creditor, you or your company may be at risk…
2 years ago
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Removing a Trustee or an Executor

There are circumstances where a trustee simply no longer wishes to act and wishes to step down. Equally a trustee…
2 years ago
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Reaching for the Sky: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling in Trade mark Dispute

In today’s competitive business landscape, establishing a strong market presence is essential for success. A trade mark acts as a…
2 years ago