Nestle’s popular KitKat chocolate bar will lose its EU-wide protected trade mark status following a decision made by the European Court of Justice last week.
British singer-songwriter caught up in copyright dispute
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has found himself caught up in a cross-border copyright dispute over a song he wrote for American singers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
Britons urged to save on IHT by leaving charitable legacies in their Wills
Individuals who leave behind more than 10 per cent of their estate to a charity in their Wills can save a significant amount of money on Inheritance Tax (IHT), but many Britons are failing to take advantage of this perk, it has been warned.
Businesses need to do more to protect their brands, study suggests
As counterfeiting continues to become more commonplace and more sophisticated in the UK, businesses need to do more to ensure that their brands are better protected, it has been warned.
Pop star clashes with budget retailer over alleged trade mark infringement
In recent days, budget retailer B&M has been forced to change the name of a number of its homeware products, after iconic pop star Kylie Minogue accused the company of trade mark infringement.