Legal practitioners have been eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others, which essentially relates to two issues: (a) what is the test for determining “bad faith” in s3(6) of the Trade Marks Act 1994?; and (b) if bad faith is established, what is the correct […]
Ionic Legal is proud to announce that we have achieved a Band 1 ranking for Intellectual Property – North West in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide, highlighting our commitment to excellence in IP law. Additionally, both our founders have been individually recognised: Roy Crozier has earned a Band 1 ranking in the North West for […]
easyGroup, the owner of the “easy” brand, aggressively enforces its trade mark rights. In the latest case, easyGroup has failed in its attempt to prevent the use of the trade mark “Easyfundraising” and has had some of its trade marks revoked for non-use. There were also some very unhelpful findings made by the judge which […]
In Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, the UK Supreme Court has reaffirmed previous rulings by dismissing Dr. Thaler’s appeal, emphasising that inventions solely created by artificial intelligence (AI) do not qualify for patent protection. This decision aligns with other international jurisdictions and underscores the current constraints of UK patent law amidst […]
Intellectual property (IP) law is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and the globalisation of commerce. Ionic Legal, a leading IP firm, is at the forefront of these changes, providing expert guidance and protection for clients’ intellectual property assets. This article explores key trends and future predictions shaping the field of IP law. Increased Cross-Border […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court addressed the complex issue of director liability for trade mark infringement in the case of Lifestyle Equities CV and Another v. Ahmed and Another [2024] UKSC 17. This case involved directors of a company accused of infringing trade marks through their business operations. The ruling not only clarified […]
In the high-profile Court of Appeal decision in Lifestyle Equities C.V. and another v Ahmed and another, the Supreme Court is set to address crucial questions regarding the extent of personal liability for directors and senior executives when their company commits a strict liability tort, such as trade mark infringement. This case, revolves around the […]
