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In a significant decision in Sky v Skykick [2018] EWHC 155, Mr Justice Arnold has referred a number of questions to the CJEU on bad faith and the clarity and precision of trade mark specifications. The CJEU's response may have significant implications for trade mark owners – particularly those holding very broad registrations.

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Court of Appeal drives through London Taxi's hopes of enforcing protection for its shape marks

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TV formats are the real 'Minute Winner': High Court confirms TV formats can be protected as artistic works

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Published by Ciara Cullen, Partner and more.

In a recent judgment, the High Court has provided helpful clarification on a particularly grey area of IP law by confirming that TV formats can be protected by copyright as artistic works.

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