It turns out these are the names Britons consider to be the brands that have had the greatest impact on their lives. These are the findings of a survey conducted by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

When the anti-capitalist spirit of punk clashes with commercial gloss, even a pro bono shoot for Vogue can culminate in a high-profile lawsuit. The case of Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman Amy Taylor versus photographer Jamie Nelson has become a major legal precedent of 2026, squarely posing the question: does an artist own their own face once it becomes a subject of 'art'?

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is world-famous — it was the very inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle logo. However, in Germany, a fierce legal battle has erupted over this name.

In Europe, there is a special protection for unique products (the so-called PGI status or "Geographical Indication"). It acts as a "seal of quality" ensuring that, for instance, "Irish Beef" is truly meat from cows raised on the green fields of Ireland, rather than just a marketing name.

A recent UK case between the sporting giant Adidas and the fashion house Thom Browne has become a definitive guide on how courts evaluate unconventional trademarks. While Adidas sought to protect its three stripes and Thom Browne defended its four, the court’s findings are vital for any business.

The owners of the famous TD Garden sports arena in Boston have filed a lawsuit against a local medical marijuana dispensary operating under the name “The Boston Garden.” The sports moguls claim that the shop’s branding is too similar to the name of the legendary old stadium — “The Boston Garden” — which closed its doors back in 1995.