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Acquired distinctiveness and sub-brands - Tefal ‘red dot’ mark is denied trade mark protection by UKIPO

Hold Your Colour – Cancellation Action against Nivea Blue withdrawn after 11-Year Saga in Germany

Another "Glen", another GI Violation– Hamburg Court considers "Glen Els" an Evocation of "Scotch Whisky"

Surveying the scene - passing off & surveys

A close look at survey methodology for proof of acquired distinctiveness

Le rouge et le noir: when colour hits the IP headlines

BREAKING NEWS: Interflora appeal allowed, initial interest dissed

Survey evidence: Mystery Morgan brings parrot back from the dead

AIPPI Report: Are you sitting comfortably? Mellor QC recounts soft IP's 2013 "unfinished business"

Dead -- or pining for the fjords? Zee survey is dead for sure