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Trade marks

28 June 2007
Issue: 7279 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd v Vetplus Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 584, [2007] All ER (D) 221 (Jun)

Where a trader seeks to publish in comparative advertising the results of tests of a rival trader’s product, an important issue of freedom of expression is engaged and so the court will not grant an interim injunction to prevent such publication satisfied that it is likely that the applicant will succeed in obtaining a final
injunction. 

Issue: 7279 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Ruth Clare

Freeths—Ruth Clare

National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Partner appointed head of family team

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

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