Harley-Davidson vs. Next: High Court Showdown!
In a dramatic turn of events, iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has taken British retailer Next to the High Court, demanding the destruction of T-shirts they claim are “copycats” of their iconic logo. The dispute centres around designs featuring biker angel wings and flames, which Harley-Davidson argues could confuse consumers. This legal battle comes on the […]
Nike Triumphs in Legal Battle Over Stripes in Germany
Victory for Nike in Germany, as the court has given the green light for the brand to feature three stripes on some of its trouser designs. The Legal Clash with Adidas This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal tussle between Nike and its German rival, Adidas had previously filed a trademark infringement […]
Exciting News for Taylor Swift Fans & Trademark Enthusiasts! 
Taylor has just added a thrilling new chapter to her iconic Eras tour, dubbed “Female Rage: The Musical.” Following the release of her album “The Tortured Poets Department,” this addition is setting the stage for endless possibilities, including speculations about a potential Broadway debut! But what’s really caught our eye? The smart move by […]
Indian Restaurant Chain Dishoom Challenges Trademark Held by London Businessman
In a legal clash that brings together history, culture, and commerce, the popular Indian restaurant chain Dishoom finds itself embroiled in a trademark dispute over the term ‘Ruby Murray.’ This term, steeped in 1960s cockney rhyming slang and inspired by 1950s singer Ruby Murray, has become synonymous with curry, particularly Dishoom’s famous chicken curry. In […]
Katy Perry’s Trademark Showdown with an Australian Designer
When you think of trademarks, you might not immediately think of pop stars, but the case of Katy Perry versus Katie Perry serves as a fascinating example of the importance of protecting your brand—no matter who you are. This legal battle isn’t just about fame; it’s about the rights to a name and what happens […]
Oatly’s trademark mission continues…
Oatly are at it again! Within weeks of losing their High Court trademark battle against fellow oat milk producer Glebe Farm Foods, Oatly have started another trademark battle. The Times have reported that Oatly are taking on Nottingham-based Skinny Food Co over their use of the term ‘barista’ on its syrups and non-dairy creamers ‘Skinny […]
Red Bull challenge gin maker Bullards
A small Norwich based gin making business, founded in 1837, has become the target of energy drink super giant, Red Bull, over the use of the word ‘Bull’ in its name. Bullards have been told that there was a “likelihood of confusion on behalf of the public” as both brand names “include the term bull”. […]
Houston pop-up in hot water over SpongeBob theme
Viacom, the parent company of Nickelodeon, is suing Houston based pop-up restaurant claiming that it’s SpongeBob SquarePants theme in violation of multiple trademarks. Viacom claim that The Rusty Krab restaurant is blatant rip-off of the cartoons famous The Krusty Krab. The multiple trademarks include names, images, characters, and re-creations of details from the cartoon. Not […]
Manchester United to be renamed on Football Manager
Manchester United will be renamed on Football Manager games from FM22 onwards, following a trademark dispute with games giant Sega. The football club had argued that Sega and Sports Interactive infringed their trademark over the logo by not using the official Manchester United badge in the game, instead “replacing the club crest with a simplified […]
Oatly loose trademark battle against Glebe Farm Foods
Cambridgeshire Based Glebe Farm Foods have won their David and Goliath legal battle against the multimillion-pound Swedish makers of plant milk, Oatly. We wrote in June of how Oatly took legal action against Glebe Farm Foods, saying their product PureOaty took “unfair advantage” of their own drink. High Court Judge Nicholas Caddick QC ruled in […]