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13 November 2024NewsFuture of IPMuireann Bolger

‘Sky acted in bad faith’: Supreme Court's ruling rattles TM owners

UK’s highest court criticises Court of Appeal for reversing ‘bad faith’ judgment against media conglomerate | Ruling marks “sea change” for brand owners now forced to “radically rethink” filing strategies.

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