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Not so easy: easyGroup wins on confusion, but loses on non-use

 In easyGroup Limited v Jaybank Leisure Limited [2025] EWHC 3077 (IPEC), HHJ Hacon dealt with a trade mark claim with an unusual outcome. easyGroup succeeded on infringement in principle, but still…

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The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board previously found the name likely to be confused with an existing “Sazerac” mark.A Federal Circuit panel unanimously affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board …

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