Trade marks: wrong-way round confusion and passing off | Practical Law

Trade marks: wrong-way round confusion and passing off | Practical Law

The Court of Appeal has held that a figurative trade mark incorporating the words "the glee CLUB" was infringed by the US "glee" television series and dismissed a cross-appeal for passing off.

Trade marks: wrong-way round confusion and passing off

Practical Law UK Articles 0-625-2379 (Approx. 3 pages)

Trade marks: wrong-way round confusion and passing off

by Bird & Bird LLP
Published on 24 Mar 2016United Kingdom
The Court of Appeal has held that a figurative trade mark incorporating the words "the glee CLUB" was infringed by the US "glee" television series and dismissed a cross-appeal for passing off.