Steven Mather Solicitor in Leicester
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On 15 September 2020, the High Court handed down judgment in the test case brought by the FCA seeking legal clarity on the meaning and effect of certain non-damage business interruption (BI) insurance policy wordings. The court found that, properly …
No likelihood of confusion between footballer’s “Messi” figurative mark and earlier MASSI mark The European Court of Justice has published a press release summarising its decision in EUIPO v Messi Cuccittini (Joined cases C‑449/18 P et C‑474/18 P) EU:C:2020:722 (17 …
I’m a fan of the Official Fantasy Premier League. Last year I had a shocker, but this year I’ve decided to create a Charity League. And so the new season brings a new sponsored Charity Fantasy Premier League – WITH …
This case was a simple trademark infringement and passing off case, which was won by the claimants. Although the judgement doesn’t say, I think I’ve worked out why this case was defended despite the risk of losing. The Claimant, Fit …
The High Court has upheld claims that UK registered trade marks for “British Gymnastics, More than a sport” and “British Gymnastics” (RTMs), owned by the British Amateur Gymnastics Association, the UK’s national governing body (NGB) for gymnastics, had been infringed …
For an intellectual property solicitor, this recent case of Performing Right Society Ltd v Qatar Airways Group from 17 July 2020 is an interesting one. PRS is the collecting society for licence fees where music is played in public. They …
An employment tribunal has found that a hairdresser who worked under a consultancy agreement with a salon for five years was an employee. Ms Gorman started work as an apprentice at Terence Paul salon in Manchester in 2013. Following her …
Challenging an Inheritance What is challenging a Will about? As a will dispute solicitor I’m frequently asked about what to do if one has been excluded or left significantly less than what might be reasonably expected (for example if a …
This is a friendly reminder to all landlords and letting agents that the Tenant Fee ban is now in full force and effect. Landlords and their agents will not be able to charge any of their tenants prohibited fees including …
Mental Health Awareness Week This article is being released in Mental Health Awareness Week 2020. For more information check out the Mental Health Foundation website and watch this short video: Employee stress levels and wellbeing at work: background Research has …
