Fashion has become prevalent in how it has changed the way consumers purchase goods. Alongside the rise of e-commerce, the demand for instant gratification and access to the latest trends has rapidly … [Read more...] about The environmental effects of fast fashion
A look back at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow
In this blog post, Andy McDonald, a member of our Business Development team at Gowling WLG, shares his experience at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. Being a member of the Aviation, … [Read more...] about A look back at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow
Order from the Court of Appeal of the UPC: Suspension of the First instance injunction as Ireland is not a contracting member state
On 19 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of the UPC (CA, Sibio Tech & Umedwings v. Abbott, 19 August 2024, UPC_CoA_388/2024) considered that the injunction ordered by the Local Division of the Hague … [Read more...] about Order from the Court of Appeal of the UPC: Suspension of the First instance injunction as Ireland is not a contracting member state
The King’s Speech and the Pension Schemes Bill
This morning, King Charles III delivered the King's Speech. Pomp, pageantry and policy vied for attention as the King worked through paragraphs setting the scene for 40 new bills (i.e. draft primary … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech and the Pension Schemes Bill
Good news / BAD news – July 2024
Welcome to the ninth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – July 2024
CJEU decision on deceptivity of a trademark
For the past 10 years, Goyard and Fauré Le Page have been locked in a multi-faceted dispute over the FAURÉ LE PAGE PARIS 1717 trademarks. In a new twist, the Cour de Cassation (French Supreme … [Read more...] about CJEU decision on deceptivity of a trademark