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Ocean One Hundred Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v New Forest National Park Authority [2026] EWCA Civ 493 (23 April 2026)
Court of Appeal quashes the revocation of a CLEUD after finding the officer’s report was not fair and balanced and was tainted by apparent bias.
The Court of Appeal allowed Abbott’s appeal, holding that the Patents Court’s obviousness analysis was inconsistent with its construction of claim 1.
The Upper Tribunal dismissed Fraser Devlin’s appeal and confirmed his indefinite PSV disqualification, holding that the Traffic Commissioner’s decision disclosed no error of law or fact.
The Marks, although descriptive for certain goods, have acquired medium to high distinctiveness through extensive use, marketing, and media coverage. Defendant's D-ROBE Sign and Shield Sign are sufficiently similar to the Marks and used on identical goods, causing a likelihood of confusion among a significant proportion of the public, including direct, indirect, and post-sale confusion. Evidence of actual confusion confirms this risk. Defendant's use also causes detriment and takes unfair advantage of the Marks' reputation. The Marks are not generic as of the relevant dates and have not lost…
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Ocean One Hundred Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v New Forest Park National Authority [2025] EWHC 953 (Admin) (16 April 2025)
Judicial review of a local authority’s revocation of a certificate of lawfulness was dismissed. The court found the revocation lawful, with no established bias or procedural unfairness.
Judicial review of the revocation of a CLEUD for a caravan site failed. The High Court held the authority could revoke despite missing records and rejected bias and fairness challenges.
High Court trade mark dispute over adidas Three Stripes and Thom Browne’s Four Bar Design, addressing validity, use, infringement, passing off, and honest concurrent use.
The court must stay all claims relating to the EU Chevron Mark under art.132(1) of the Trade Mark Regulation, as continued in force by art.67(1)(b) of the Withdrawal Agreement, because the proceedings were instituted before IP completion day and there are no special grounds to continue. The direct effect of the Withdrawal Agreement prevails over inconsistent UK domestic regulations. For case management reasons, all related claims, including those concerning the UK Chevron Mark, the Symfonie Marks, and passing off, are also stayed to avoid wasted costs and inconsistent outcomes.
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The High Court upheld the council’s revocation of a CLOPUD for a basement development, finding false and material information had been submitted about the piled works.
X and Y (Revocation of Adoption Orders), Re [2024] EWHC 1059 (Fam) (25 April 2024)
The High Court refused to revoke two adoption orders, holding there was no welfare-based power to do so under the statutory scheme, but allowed surname changes.
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