18 March 2021TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Wirex prevails in Bitcoin TM dispute at IPEC

Digital payment platform Wirex has secured a win over its ‘ Cryptoback’ Bitcoin rewards scheme, after the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) ruled that a rival had infringed its trademark.

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