Trademarks

Trade marks are monopoly rights granted to protect indications of origin. Much of the UK trade mark law is based on European Community law.

Members of Chambers have experience and expertise in all aspects of trade mark law. They regularly act for clients in the Trade Marks’ Registry, the UK and the European courts.

All members of Chambers accept trade mark cases.

Passing Off

“Passing off” refers to the common law right to protect a business’ goodwill. It is intended to protect the goodwill that is associated with particular marks from damage by misrepresentations.

Members of Chambers have experience and expertise in actions involving the law of passing off.

All members of Chambers accept passing off cases.