A boundary testing trade mark case continues in the US between Hermès International and Mason Rothschild and we eagerly await the outcome.  This case is likely to set a precedent about how trade mark rights can extend to, and be enforced in, the virtual space / metaverse.

Earlier this week, the IPO brought together updated the guidance from previous TPNs about costs in trade mark, patent and design tribunal proceedings in (TPN) 1/2023.

Hot off the press is the long awaited guidance from the UKIPO on service of documents in contentious proceedings upon parties who do not have a UK address for service.