Fit Kitchen has been successful in protecting its brand against Scratch Meals over the use of the wording "Fit Kitchen" on meals that were being provided to supermarkets. It was held that there was sufficient goodwill in the Fit Kitchen brand in order to establish the goodwill, misrepresentation, and damage necessary for there to be …
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Being on lockdown during the Coronavirus Pandemic has made many people reflect on the things they are missing: time with friends and family; visiting cafes; dinner at restaurants; and even a drink at the bar. This made me think of the place I would most like to visit and the drink I would most likely …
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Tennis fashion took a hit earlier this week when it emerged that there was to be new dress code for the French Open. Not content with renovating the tennis courts and the stands, Rolland Garros will implement a tennis wear dress code, which is thought will not be as strict as The All England Club. Although details of the code are yet to be set in red clay, comments from Giudicelli set out that Serena Williams' catsuit, which lit up the tournament last year, will not be allowed. By Rolland Garros following Wimbledon with a dress code it should be asked, would the catsuit have been allowed at SW19 if it had been in white? We should also ask would an outfit worn by Roger Federer or Raphael Nadal have received such treatment?
John Shaw 