Part 1: A competition law perspective on the CJEU’s decision on Sky plc v SkyKick UK Ltd (C-371/18)

The SkyKick case has been the source of much debate amongst trade mark practitioners, but has received little consideration from a broader competition law perspective. Join Suzanne and Stephanie in an innovative look at SkyKick and trade mark “cluttering” from a competition law perspective. This video talk will be of interest to all those who work with trade marks and other IPR and EU and Competition lawyers.

Suzanne is a barrister specialising in competition law, EU law and regulation at Serle Court. Suzanne has wide experience of EU law and competition law matters combining cartel regulation, commercial practices, IP exploitation, merger control, public procurement and State aid. Suzanne has advised on a considerable range of competition law and regulatory issues with an IPR dimension in the converging communications and media sector including in matters relating to telecoms, online distribution, pay TV, newspapers, sports rights and licensing of copyright. 

Stephanie specialises in IP, IT and media law, and has significant experience acting in IP disputes with an EU law or jurisdictional element. She frequently acts in European Trade Mark cases and cross-jurisdictional IP disputes. Stephanie has appeared before the CJEU (General Court), Court of Appeal, High Court and IPEC as well as in registry proceedings before the UK IPO. She advises a wide range of clients, with particular experience in the pharmaceutical, technology, travel and creative sectors.

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