Hot Topics

Intellectual Property is playing an increasingly important part in business development. In this section we aim to provide you with updates about some of the most important aspects of Intellectual Property that are being talked about both in business and in the profession. To obtain our Hot Topic update about any of the subjects listed, please click on the relevant PDF tab.

Fraudulent Websites...

The United Kingdom police and Nominet, the UK domain name regulator, have cracked down on domain names suspected of being used in criminal activity such as sale of fraudulent goods. How can brand owners protect their domain names?

.eu Internationalised Domain Names...

As from 10 December 2009, companies and individuals based in the European Union will be able to register .eu Internationalised Domain Names ("IDNs").

Packaging and Look-a-like Products...

The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has decided that packaging will infringe a trade mark registration if it is designed to mimic the registered right to gain a commercial advantage, even if consumers do not believe that the infringing goods originate from the brand owner. How could this affect your packaging strategy?

New UK Customs Procedures for IP Owners...

United Kingdom IP right holders can take action at the port of entry against importers bringing suspected infringing goods into the United Kingdom by notifying HM Revenue and Customs. Do you have the right protection in place?