In the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today warned businesses not to “exploit the current situation”. Read more
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Hugo Boss responds to criticism after comedian legally changes name in trade mark protest
International fashion house Hugo Boss has responded to allegations of trade mark “bullying” after a UK comedian legally changed his name to mirror the company’s own. Read more
CMA investigating ‘serious issues’ in leasehold property sales
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found ‘serious issues’ relating to unfair contract terms and potential mis-selling in the leasehold sector. Read more
EU Intellectual Property Court rejects Gibson’s application to register “iconic” guitar design
Global guitar manufacturer Gibson has dropped an appeal to register a trade mark in the EU after an intellectual property court rejected its application last year. Read more
Six per cent of construction businesses “aware of competition law”, report reveals
Just six per cent of firms in the construction industry are familiar with competition laws, a major report has revealed. Read more
Eamonn Holmes defeated in IR35 tax tribunal
Television and radio presenter Eamonn Holmes has lost an IR35 tax tribunal case and could now face a tax bill of £250,000. Read more