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Brexit and IP: an update
It is now just 10 days until 29 March 2019, but the terms (and date) of the UK’s departure from the EU are still to be confirmed. What happens now?
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EU confirms ‘tonic water’ can be called… tonic water
The ruling follows years of uncertainty for tonic water brands following the introduction of EU nutrition and health claim regulations designed to prevent food and drink products from implying positive health benefits.
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Dairy alternatives: can you call a product 'cheese' if it's vegan?
The UK’s dairy industry has objected to the use of the word ‘cheese’ by Vegan cheesemonger La Fauxmagerie, which opened in London last month, citing EU rules requiring products marketed as ‘milk’, ‘cheese’ and ‘butter’ to include dairy.
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Trademarks and GIs: Scotch Whisky success in Hamburg Court decision
Despite the apparent blow previously delivered by the CJEU to holders of geographical indications, Hamburg's Regional Court has found in favour of the Scotch Whisky Association in its dispute over use of the term 'Glen'.