Achieving a happy ending to an agency relationship
Couture house Jenny Packham's recent attempt to terminate its relationship with its agent has resulted in it facing High Court action. We report on the increasingly common problems experienced by principals and agents at the end of an agency relationship and consider the importance of having in place a written agency contract. |
The European Court of Justice protects the "aura" of luxury brands
Christian Dior has successfully enforced its trade mark rights against both a licensee and a third party discount retailer where the sale and re-sale was found to damage the "aura" of its luxury brand. We review the European Court's decision in this landmark case, which reinforces the power of luxury brand owners to prevent their high-end goods being sold to discount retailers. |
Injunction granted to boohoo.com in Miss Boo trading name dispute
Retailer boohoo.com has prevented a rival online retailer from trading under the names of Miss Boo and missboo.com. We report on the judge's decision which highlights the importance of showing customer confusion between the brand names. |
Specsavers sues over supermarket's advertising campaign for spectacles
A trade mark infringement battle over the use of Asda's slogan and logo to promote low-price glasses has begun in the High Court as both Asda and Specsavers prepare for an expedited trial. |
Injunction refused by High Court to prevent launch of STELLANUDE perfume
We review the case which saw Stella McCartney successfully defend legal action brought by Nude Brands to prevent her company from launching a perfume named STELLANUDE. |
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