Archive: 26 Nov 2014

UK landmark judgment regarding blocking access to websites selling counterfeit goods

UK landmark judgment regarding blocking access to websites selling counterfeit goods

On 17 October 2014 the High Court in London delivered a landmark judgment establishing that trademark owners can secure court orders blocking websites that are structured to infringe trademark rights by selling counterfeit goods online. The claimant Richemont sought a court order requiring UK Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to websites selling counterfeit […]