In This Issue Autumn 2006

> Introduction

European Perspectives
> Levi’s Blues: Suing on Time, Winning Too Late
> Descriptive Marks Laid to Rest, as ECJ Decides Matratzen
> Elizabeth Emanuel Loses Her Good Name
> ECJ Mulls Descriptive Marks: Is Distinctiveness in Part of Member State Enough?
> Spring Competition Winner

Alicante Abstracts
> Of Sausages, Sauces & Sweets: Further Developments in the Law on Shape Marks
> Survival of Fittest in GALAPAGOS Dispute
> A White Flag for WHITE PAGES
> Family of Defensive Marks Falls Short

UK Court Diary
> Apples Round Off Trademark Dispute
> O2 Under Water: Comparative Advertising Defence to Trademark Infringement
> High Court Grants Breathing Space to Tree-Shaped Air Fresheners
> Estoppel Extended in Trademark Disputes: Beware Special Effects

UK News
> Snippets

In the UK Office
> In Trade Mark Use, Consistency Matters
> “ ‘R’ US” Not Such A Happy Ending

About our Firm
> Out and About

Competition Corner
> Cryptic Fashion Labels