30 April 2020TrademarksRory O'Neill

SkyKick ruling the 'end of computer software' TMs

Yesterday’s Sky v SkyKick ruling will spell the end of broad trademark specifications like ‘computer software’ and force a major rethink for brand owners, lawyers have told WIPR.

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