Where a retailer sells third-party goods, absent some explicit attempt to use its own brand in relation to those goods, the retailer’s mark is not being used as a trademark for those goods.

The characterisation of a non-distinctive figurative sign as a position mark does not render the sign distinctive.

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The European Commission has identified the AI models and companies that must comply with the EU AI Act's general purpose obligations.

Homonymous GIs can coexist when supported by longstanding historical use and adequate measures to safeguard consumers.

The decision highlights the High Court’s willingness to intervene where threats of legal proceedings may be unjustified and cause commercial harm.

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