This publication is from our archive and no action should be taken in reliance on it without specific legal advice. You can see our latest publications here. Brand Matters Issue 9: July 2018 Post The shape of things to come: CJEU decides on the KitKat trade mark case Back in 2002, Nestlé filed an application to register the three-dimensional sign of the ‘four finger KitKat bar’ as an EUTM. Post Men can wash dishes too! ASA launches consultation on gender stereotyping guidance The ASA has launched a consultation on a new rule, and accompanying draft guidance, which tackles the use of gender stereotypes in advertising. Post UK high street troubles: Five points for SME brands to consider Rising business rates and overheads. Low consumer spending. Empty high street shops. Post UK's "fast fashion" under investigation by the Environmental Audit Committee The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has announced an investigation into the social and environmental impact of the UK's love of "fast fashion" and the wider fashion industry. Post Kenzo Estate: A lesson for eponymous brand owners Operating a business or brand under your own name is a fairly common practice, and a desire to tie a brand to their personality often leads to business owners using and registering their own name as a trade mark. Post "Follow the money": Memorandum of understanding on online advertising and IP infringement Websites infringing copyright material or offering counterfeit goods usually carry advertising, which is often of legitimate brand owners. Subscribe Never miss a publication by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe Brand Matters: Subscribe
Post The shape of things to come: CJEU decides on the KitKat trade mark case Back in 2002, Nestlé filed an application to register the three-dimensional sign of the ‘four finger KitKat bar’ as an EUTM.
Post Men can wash dishes too! ASA launches consultation on gender stereotyping guidance The ASA has launched a consultation on a new rule, and accompanying draft guidance, which tackles the use of gender stereotypes in advertising.
Post UK high street troubles: Five points for SME brands to consider Rising business rates and overheads. Low consumer spending. Empty high street shops.
Post UK's "fast fashion" under investigation by the Environmental Audit Committee The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has announced an investigation into the social and environmental impact of the UK's love of "fast fashion" and the wider fashion industry.
Post Kenzo Estate: A lesson for eponymous brand owners Operating a business or brand under your own name is a fairly common practice, and a desire to tie a brand to their personality often leads to business owners using and registering their own name as a trade mark.
Post "Follow the money": Memorandum of understanding on online advertising and IP infringement Websites infringing copyright material or offering counterfeit goods usually carry advertising, which is often of legitimate brand owners.