Archive: 17 Jan 2012

Trade mark refusals scope defined in the United Kingdom

Trade mark refusals scope defined in the United Kingdom

Following the recent High Court case Giorgio Armani SpA v Sunrich Clothing Ltd [2010], the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued Tribunal Practice Notice No. 1/2011 to clarify the scope of trade mark refusals. Summary of the notice The notice updates the practice in relation to UK or International trade marks designating the […]