Our IP expert, Louise Foster, has written an article for the The Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) on the recent EU General Court decision in the BIG MAC trade mark case between Supermac's and McDonald's. The court partially upheld Supermac's appeal, resulting in the revocation of McDonald's EU trade mark for BIG MAC in several classes. It now remains registered only for "foods prepared from meat products, meat sandwiches" in Class 29 and "edible sandwiches, meat sandwiches" in Class 30. The article highlights the importance of detailed evidence in non-use proceedings and the benefits of drafting broader specifications in trade mark applications. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eSTcD4_c
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AA Thornton is a leading firm of Intellectual Property (IP) professionals, including UK Chartered Patent Attorneys, Registered UK and European Trade Mark Attorneys and IP Solicitors, based in London and Alicante. Our patent and trade mark teams are highly qualified and experienced to advise you in all areas of Intellectual Property law, including patents, trade marks, copyright, design rights and domain names. We have specialist expertise and technical backgrounds that allows us to advise a broad range of industry sectors on a global basis. We advise multinational corporations and SMEs, as well as individuals and universities and ensure that their inventions, brands and designs are expertly protected and their risks minimised. Our IP litigation and legal team can advise you on all aspects of IP law. Our experience and expertise ranges from dealing with small IP disputes, which can be resolved by negotiation, to hard-fought high-value IP litigation and coordinating parallel actions in other jurisdictions. The AA Thornton approach enables IP solicitors to work closely with our patent or trade mark attorneys to provide a coordinated approach to both enforcement and protection, ensuring the best possible protection and resolution of IP disputes. We are a partner-led firm, supported by an innovative, forward-thinking and commercially driven management team. We place an emphasis on attracting, nurturing and retaining exceptional personnel; and the firm continues to grow in a competitive market due to a high success rate, a focus on service quality and efficiency, and increasing numbers of client referrals. Our corporate vision is “to be your preferred Intellectual Property firm”, and we are committed to providing every client with a personalised, superior service that reflects their commercial needs.
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- London, England
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- 1911
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- Patents, Trade Marks, Design Rights, Copyright, Domain Names, Litigation, and Anti-counterfeiting
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This Black History Month, we reflect on the remarkable contributions of Black inventors who have shaped our world. Our latest article, authored by Dr. Marianne Privett, celebrates pioneers like Charles Drew, Bessie Blount, Otis Boykin and Alice Parker. Drawing inspiration from Joy James' book '101 Black Inventors and Their Inventions,' we explore their impact across various fields, from healthcare to technology. Read more about these incredible stories and the importance of reclaiming narratives in innovation: https://lnkd.in/er9VjpRw
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Are toys equivalent to virtual goods? Our IP expert, Ian Gill, explores this intriguing question in his latest article. He examines how historical cases, like Adam Opel AG vs. Autec AG, provide valuable insights into the assessment of infringement and the similarity of goods in both physical and virtual realms. Ian highlights the importance of evidence in these cases and discusses how brands can navigate the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/emQdeESs
Trademarking in the Metaverse and NFTs – Are toys equivalent to virtual goods?
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We’re pleased to announce that our Partner, Ian Gill, has been recognised as one of the small number of Band 1 UK Trade Mark Attorneys for 2024 by Chambers and Partners. This prestigious accolade highlights Ian's exceptional expertise and contributions to the field of intellectual property. Read more about this recognition here: https://lnkd.in/e44R9eFK
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We are delighted to announce that our attorneys have been recognised in the latest edition of IP STARS (Managing IP). This achievement reflects our commitment to excellence in intellectual property law. Congratulations to our talented team for their hard work and dedication, which has made this recognition possible. Read more about the recognition here: https://lnkd.in/e-D-dPy6
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Our partner Lucy Pope will be at PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group)’s 104th Conference this week. If you’d like to meet up with her during the event, feel free to reach out via the email address below.
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We are pleased to share that AA Thornton has been recognised for exceptional client satisfaction in the Legal 500 2025 rankings. Additionally, we achieved a Tier 2 ranking in the Patents and Trade Mark Attorneys category. Congratulations to Adrian Bennett and Ian Gill on being named Leading Partners and to our senior associate Sarah Neil for her recognition as Leading Associate. 🔗 Read more about our ranking on our website: https://lnkd.in/e2YJ5ZsV We appreciate the trust our clients place in us and thank them for their positive feedback.
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Leonita Paulraj from our team will be at Drug Discovery 2024 hosted by ELRIG UK on 2nd October 2024. If you’d like to meet up with her during the event, feel free to reach out via the email address below.
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Our IP expert Suzanne Power has provided a legal update on UK trade mark case law in the September 2024 issue of PTMG (Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group)'s Law, Lore & Practice. The Intellectual Property Office UK (UK IPO) has published the first Tribunal Practice Notice (TPN) of 2024, addressing important changes regarding restrictions on specifications during contentious proceedings. In this update, Suzanne highlights key issues identified in the TPN, including the need for clear and precise restrictions and the inadmissibility of exclusions based on characteristics. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ejY3n82A
UK legal update – restrictions to specifications of trade marks
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Mike Jennings, Nikesh Patel and Nick South from our team will be attending the IPO Annual Meeting 2024 from 22nd to 24th September in Chicago. Mike will also be speaking on the panel discussing “Guidance for Patenting AI-Related Inventions and Registering Copyrighted Works Incorporating AI-Generated Material” on 24th September. If you’d like to meet up with them during the event or attend the panel, feel free to reach out via the email addresses below.