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A name can make - or break - a case. Trade mark disputes can hinge on the smallest details - do similar names always mean infringement? In the latest report for the CIPA Journal, our UK team, including Katharine Stephens, Nick Cowen, Naji Tilley, and Mohinder Nagra, reviews recent trade mark cases that shed light on key principles in UK trade mark law. Highlights include: 💡 easyGroup v Easy Live (Services): partial infringement found for EASYLIFE marks and partial revocation of services specification. 💡 easyGroup v Easyfundraising: selective appeal success and upheld non-infringement findings. 💡 Wise Payments v With Wise: mutual infringement and passing off confirmed in payroll services. 💡 Lifestyle Equities v SportsDirect.com Retail: unregistered licensee losses may impact damages in trade mark infringement cases. Understanding these cases can help brands refine their trade mark strategies, anticipate risks, and strengthen their IP portfolios. Read the full report here. https://lnkd.in/etjBryax #trademark #brandprotection #intellectualproperty #legalinsights #UKlaw

🌟 Very excited to be joining a fantastic group of Bird & Bird colleagues at the Annual #IBA Conference in #Toronto from 2–6 November! 🌟 Looking forward to connecting with our valued clients and the many esteemed external counsel we collaborate with 🤝 Always great to reconnect, exchange ideas, and strengthen the relationships that make collaboration so rewarding. See you in Toronto! ✈️🇨🇦🌎 #networking #globalconnections #teamwork #inpersonevent #professionalconnections Fantastic colleagues include the below👇🏼😃 Clive Hopewell Graeme Payne Hein Hobbelen Jalal (Jil) EL AHDAB Joaquín Muñoz Luis Alfonso Fernández Manzano Mariano Santos Quintana Matthias Lang Melissa Murray Niels Lutzhöft Nipun Gupta Simon Fielder Vincent Rezzouk Hammachi

Check out the Autumn edition of our ESG newsletter! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest ESG legal and regulatory developments. This edition offers practical, cross-sector insights to help businesses navigate the rapidly evolving ESG landscape with clarity and confidence. We also spotlight our Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo) Tracker, which monitors national implementation across member states. As EmpCo seeks to curb misleading environmental advertising, our tracker provides early insights into how different jurisdictions are addressing the legal uncertainties the Directive introduces. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/e_N7eccQ

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting 2025 is now in full swing! 💡💡💡 We were thrilled to have our #privacy and #cyber expert, Berend van der Eijk, join leading US security and privacy experts Joanne Flack and Cassius Sims on the panel discussing “From GDPR to CRA: An EU Cybersecurity Essentials Update.” This insightful session provided an overview of the rapidly evolving EU #cybersecurity and privacy landscape, including key regulations like NIS2, DORA, and the Cyber Resilience Act. The panel shared practical guidance to help US businesses understand and navigate these requirements. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/eyjq_fk We are still here at the event, so don’t forget to stop by booth #206 to meet our team and continue the conversation! #Bird&Bird #ACCAM25 #data #privacy #cyber

Are you ready for the latest updates in consumer law? Join us on Wednesday 12 November 2025 for our International B2C Annual Update webinar, essential for any business that sells or markets to consumers. Our team will discuss the latest developments in consumer law across the UK and Europe, and explore what’s coming next, including changes under the Digital Fairness Act, evolving rules on green claims and sustainability labelling, recent enforcement trends, the rise of consumer litigation, and key updates on product compliance. We’ll close with a Q&A to address your questions and practical concerns. Register now to stay ahead of the curve: https://2bird.ly/48uJUZb

Our Autumn edition of The Future of Energy newsletter is here! From the UK-US Tech Prosperity Deal to major legal shifts in Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, this issue covers key international developments driving the energy transition. We also spotlight our comparative guide to Corporate PPAs, which covers regulatory and licencing frameworks, common forms of Corporate PPAs, best practice, guarantees of origin, and the key challenges you should be aware of. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/e-twCEJp

Do your background checks and vetting policies meet the complex legal standards that apply worldwide? As hybrid and remote workforces grow, background checks have become essential, but they also carry significant legal risks. What’s permitted varies widely between countries, roles and cultural contexts, with differing rules on health screening, criminal records checks and other sensitive vetting practices. Our international HR Data experts have launched a new multi-country guide, designed to help you navigate these risks with confidence. Our guide: 🟡Outlines national approaches to key types of checks, with a focus on criminal records screening 🟡Uses clear traffic-light visuals to show how permissions change by role and jurisdiction 🟡Shares practical tips for assessing and scoping new screening initiatives Click here to access the guide and strengthen your global hiring strategy: https://lnkd.in/eS37S3iW #Backgroundchecks #HRdata #Data #Employment

Electric vehicles are central to decarbonising transport. But, their transformative potential depends on the availability and reliability of supporting charging infrastructure. Despite billions in government investment globally, the charging infrastructure sector faces persistent and complex challenges that need urgent attention. Read our cross-country guide to see what’s ahead for EV Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/e45jWEX2