Focuses on the current law relating to the protection of registered
trademarks and certain related rights. This includes registered trade
marks, well-known trade marks, certification marks, collective marks,
protested geographical origin indicators, international conventions, and
passing off.
There is clear explanation of the underlying principles and concepts
with a breakdown of procedural matters, thereby helping to tie the
different areas together.
Individual topics covered include:
Kit-Kat - when can 3D shape marks benefit from 'acquired
distinctiveness'?
Whether colours may form part of 3D shape marks - Louboutin
Infringement by 'wrong way round' confusion
Limitations on the own-name defence
Calculation of damages, and the availability of blocking injunctions