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Sector: Trade Marks

November 19, 2025

Stay alert: misleading trade mark communications on the rise

Trade mark owners are seeing a surge in scam emails impersonating lawyers. Know the warning signs, avoid urgent payment requests and verify all communications with trusted advisers.

October 21, 2025

Unpicking the label

Can using a designer’s name mislead consumers? Not always. AG says only clear, intentional misuse risks trade mark revocation in the PMJC v Castelbajac fashion law clash.

June 10, 2025

INTA 2026 in London

INTA 2026 is coming to London. We’ve produced a handy guide to help you with your planning including where to stay and eat.

May 6, 2025

 Dr Michelle Pratt in conversation with Emma Pitcher, Partner and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney at Boult

MP: Thank you for agreeing to take part in our conversation series which highlights and celebrates the incredible people at the heart

April 11, 2025

Boult named UK Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year

Boult named UK Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year, (Patent & Trademark Attorney firms), by MIP 2025.

February 5, 2025

Geographic indications and consumer goods

A geographical indication (GI) is a type of intellectual property right used to protect qualities or characteristics of products that denote a

October 29, 2024

Benchmarking new brands – a case of lookalikes

Benchmarking is commonplace within the retail market. This is the process in which a company compares its products and methods with those of the most successful companies in

October 22, 2024

“Blanding”- the loss of value in fashion logos

What is “Blanding”? Blanding is the paradox of branding: it refers to the repetitive and growing trend of brands adopting similar minimalist

September 6, 2024

Impact of counterfeiting on consumer goods brands

As online sales rise and technology advances, counterfeiting of goods is becoming increasingly problematic for many brands. Counterfeit goods are imitations of

July 25, 2024

Sustainable consumer goods and IP

In an era where sustainability and environmental consciousness are increasingly critical to consumers, companies are leveraging IP to innovate, protect, and promote