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THE UKIPO UPDATES ITS POLICIES TO TACKLE INEFFECTIVE ADDRESSES FOR SERVICE
Apr 17 2024
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has released an update this month in relation to the issue of trade mark applicants and owners providing a valid address for service.
As anyone who orders a coffee these days will be aware, if your order isn't specific enough, it will usually prompt the enquiry: "which milk?" While the word "milk" is used innocently in this context.
The UK Court of Appeal ("COA") recently handed down its judgment in the case of Lidl v Tesco. This case has enjoyed considerable attention in the media and the chances...