Anyone who negotiates contracts for a living has their own personal war stories of dealing with other parties whose significant negotiating leverage meant they ended up accepting terms which in an ideal world they wouldn’t. But could having the upper hand and using that to extract the best possible deal come back to haunt you? … Continue Reading
The UK Court of Appeal has just handed down two landmark trade mark rulings. The rulings will have implications for anyone looking to register a mark in the UK that is less conventional than the usual trade name or logo, such as a colour, sound or smell. Both rulings concern the interpretation of Article 2 … Continue Reading