How Cyprus lost its “Halloumi” trade mark
The Cypriot government suffered defeat in the UK High Court when appeal was dismissed against invalidatatio of the “Halloumi” trade mark.
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Virtuoso Legal London are now Fox Court “- side”
Virtuoso Legal’s London office has moved to Fox Court off Chancery Lane. The growing IP Protect team are now a stones throw from the courts.
Virtuoso Legal IP Top 10: January 2019 – Big Mac, Fortnite and Trade Mark Reform
In this monthly round-up Virtuoso Legal review at the top 10 IP stories from the month from serious to… not so serious. Read more:
Virtuoso Legal Successful Against Goliaths Twentieth Century Fox in High Court Transfer Application
Virtuoso Legal successfully apply for the transfer of proceedings to the IPEC from the High Court in case against Twentieth Century Fox.
Virtuoso Legal Successfully Defend Leading Scientists in Breach of Confidence Case Brought by Invista Textiles (UK) Limited
Virtuoso Legal successfully defend VideraBio Limited and Drs Botes, Chokkathukalam and Chen in High Court breach of confidence claims brought by industry giant, Invista Textiles (UK) Limited.
The Human Cost of Interim Injunctions
Beginning a new role is always an exciting experience, with new responsibilities, working environments and colleagues to become familiar with. However, in some cases, leaving one employer and joining another can become your worst nightmare.
Virtuoso Legal Successfully Defend Individual in Injunction from Ex-Employer Relating to Restrictive Covenants and Non-Compete Clauses
Virtuoso Legal have successfully defended Jing Lu in an injunction brought against him relating to restrictive covenants in an employment agreement.
Public Domain Day Grants A *Very* Happy New Year for Bookworms
Public Domain Day 2019 marks the release of several prominent copyright works and hints toward a more open future.
The Virtuoso Legal Team’s Top 8 IP Resolutions for 2019
As the door closes on 2018, and 2019 comes into sharp relief; Virtuoso Legal team have compiled a set of resolutions to help businesses progress in 2019.
Congratulations Jordan Davies!
Jordan qualifies as a solicitor Virtuoso Legal are delighted to announce that Jordan Davies has qualified as a solicitor as of the 3rd of December, 2018. Jordan had joined the firm in 2017, as...
Virtuoso Legal at Historical Harewood House for Festive Celebration
Virtuoso Legal were delighted to host clients and supporters at Harewood House for a special festive celebration. Click here to find out more.
World of IP Round Up: November 2018 | Copyright: the Internet and… Cheese(?)
From the mounting backlash against the EU’s sweeping plan for enforcing copyright on the internet, to whether it subsists in the taste of cheese – November was a month like no other in the world of IP.
Highly Reputable Trade Marks: Puma SE v EUIPO, A Case Study
Reputation and Character in EU Trade Mark Oppositions: Case T-62/16 Puma SE v EUIPO EU:T:2018:604 at The General Court Background – EUIPO Proceedings On 27 November 2012, the South Korean company Doosan tried to register...
5 Tips to Avoid Online Counterfeiting on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
’tis the season Whilst some people may still be in denial that Christmas is just over 4 weeks away, many consumers are looking to get their ducks in a row ahead of the festival...
#IPInclusiveWeek: The Colourful Future of IP Law
This week marks #IPinclusiveweek (www.ipinclusive.org.uk/ip-inclusive-week) and all IP professionals are encouraged improve diversity and inclusion. We at Virtuoso Legal thought the best way to do so is to lead by example and have Philip...