“Blanding”- the loss of value in fashion logos
What is “Blanding”? Blanding is the paradox of branding: it refers to the repetitive and growing trend of brands adopting similar minimalist
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What is “Blanding”? Blanding is the paradox of branding: it refers to the repetitive and growing trend of brands adopting similar minimalist
MOREKey points Last year, my colleague Ross Chapman reported the latest on the ongoing description amendments saga at the EPO (link). This
MOREThe European Patent Office (EPO) annually recognises exceptional individuals whose inventions are making a significant contribution across sectors to drive technological progress,
MOREPrevious case G1/92 referred questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal regarding whether the chemical composition of a product is made available
MOREWe can announce that Boult has been recognised in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for both patents and trade marks for
MOREWe are pleased to confirm that Boult has been ranked in Tier 1 by the Legal 500 UK for both Trade Marks
MOREWe are delighted that our practitioners Donna Trysburg and Sarah Le Mesurier feature in the list. For further information see: Rising Stars
MOREBoult is delighted to have been named as Wellbeing Firm of the Year at the Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact EMEA Awards
MOREAI generated content is a fast-evolving trend that many of us have already been exposed to. The use of AI can be as simple as asking it to create an itinerary for your holiday or be as complex as assisting businesses in creating marketing content such as social media posts and advertisements. But this new and innovative technology also carries some legal risks that many are not aware of. Generative AI programs such as ChatGPT, create content by scanning available information and databases...
Read MoreIn today’s increasingly digital world, one major challenge that brand owners face is tackling the infringement of their brands, and protecting their identity and reputation, online. From tackling counterfeits and infringing domain names, to identifying imitation websites and social media pages, this challenge can seem pervasive and overwhelming. While the rise of ecommerce and social media has created many opportunities for businesses, it has simultaneously increased the risk of infringement...
Read MoreAll domain names, or web addresses, can be divided into two main parts. The second-level domain is the element chosen by the end user and can be any combination of characters, within limits. The top-level domain (TLD) is the suffix of the domain name and is determined by the organisation administering the domain. Typical examples of top-level domains are .com, .org and .net. Historically, the number of TLDs available was limited to six generic top level domains (gTLDs) (.com, .org, .net,...
Read MorePartners James Short, Simon Binnie, Howard Sands and Jason Pelly contributed to IAM’s recent article on ‘How to register AI patents in Asia-Pacific and Europe: the dos and don’ts’. The lack of harmonisation when it comes to the patentability of AI-related inventions makes registering rights in this space ever more challenging. As rapid technological advancement must, by its very nature, outpace legislation, this leaves a swathe of critical innovations in a grey area when it comes to...
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