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Rosie Burbidge is an English qualified lawyer specialising in intellectual property (IP). Rosie helps clients to obtain and enforce their IP rights, particularly trade marks, copyright and designs.
Whether it is managing a trade mark portfolio or suing an infringer, Rosie will identify the optimum strategy to suit her client’s needs, timeline and appetite for risk. She gives clear, practical and pragmatic advice.
Rosie has experience advising on a breadth of IP matters relating to patents, confidentiality, malicious falsehood, RCDs, registered designs, licensing, brand protection, IP enforcement, litigation and branding.
Rosie has written an award-winning book on European Fashion Law and was named a trailblazer among WIPR’s Influential Women in IP 2019, one of only 20 global rising stars. She is also currently recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
Rosie Advises
Rosie specialises in advising companies across the following sectors:
- Fashion and retail
- Gaming
- Consumer brands
- Technology
- Publishing and education
Experience Highlights
Rosie has worked on a variety of high-profile IP disputes including:
- Copyright: Tecnolumen v Swivel U and Bebe Clothing v Primark
- Trade marks: Bentley Clothing v Bentley Motors and Diotima&Co v Kinetique Ltd t/a Ethica Diamonds (read about the ASA ruling here)
- Unregistered design right: Superdry v Abercrombie & Fitch
- Passing off: Superdry v SRG
- Acting for the purchasers of a well known restaurant chain in a pre-pack administration, ensuring the survival of 12 restaurants.
- Managing the global trade mark portfolios for several outdoor fashion brands which share a common ownership. Providing related strategic support on licensing and assignments.
- Supporting a major growth business which is supported by VC funding and significantly expanding its US presence. We support with the global trade mark portfolio, early stage disputes relating to designs, passing off and trade marks, oppositions and invalidity actions.
- Acting for a leading UK developer of mobile games, including managing their global trade mark portfolio and assisting with global oppositions and related US litigation regarding the name of one of their games.
- Securing an unless order, and judgment following breach of the unless order, for a Mauritian company in relation to a dispute for breach of an earlier settlement agreement concerning, amongst other things, disparaging comments made by a competitor.
- Managing the trade mark portfolio for a computer game publisher and the various studios that it supports around the world.
Rosie has also managed global anti-counterfeiting initiatives in both the digital and physical marketplaces for a variety of popular brands.
Publications
Books:
- European Fashion Law: From Start Up to Global Success (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019). Click here to find out more about the book.
Articles:
- Law Over Borders Comparative Guide (2022)
- The Blockchain is in Fashion — The Trademark Reporter (2017)
- Can a domain name combined with third-party adverts generated by Google AdSense result in a successful trade mark infringement claim? — Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (2017)
- Protecting product get-up via passing off: an IPEC update — Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (2017)
- H&M sued for infringing bra patent — The Fashion Law (2015)
- IP in China — a guide for Ukie members (2014)
- Copyright Litigation in the Patents County Court — In House Lawyer Magazine (2013)
- Copyright, Licensing and Enforcement: A Way Forward in the Digital Age — Intellectual Property Magazine (2012)
- Protecting creativity: new small claims track for IP cases — The Guardian (2012)
- Protecting your Brand in the Social Media Environment — World Trademark (2012)
- How can I protect my intellectual property abroad? — The Times (2021)
Blogs:
- Rosie’s blogs include the issues surrounding virtual reality, social media, computer games, 3D printing, copyright reform, Chinese intellectual property law and blockchain technology.
- European Fashion Law Blog
- European Tech Law Blog
- Rosie Burbidge Intellectual Property Blog
- Sign up to Rosie’s mailing lists via the below links:
- European Fashion Law
- European Tech Law
- Intellectual Property
Video:
- How to respond to allegations of intellectual property infringement
- Bite sized IP on passing off, copyright, confidentiality, trade marks and designs for Crafty Counsel
Film & Radio:
- Rosie has made regular appearances on Monocle Radio to discuss issues such as patent licences and Anish Kapoor and the impact of European copyright changes.
- Rosie has also been interviewed by Wolters Kluwer about virtual reality and IP.
Press coverage
- The trade mark lawyer — gunnercooke matter leads to significant ASA ruling for the diamonds industry
- SME News — Diotima and co challenges ethica diamonds over misleading ad
Career History
Previous Law Firms
- Fox Williams (2015 – 2018)
- Rouse (2011 – 2015)
- Olswang (2008 – 2011)
In-House Experience
- Richemont (secondment in December 2014)
- eBay (secondment March–August 2009)
Education
- University of Oxford (2010 – 2011)
- The College of Law (2006 – 2007)
- Nottingham Law School (2005 – 2006)
- University of Nottingham (2002 – 2005)
Expertise
Back to top
Rosie Burbidge is an English qualified lawyer specialising in intellectual property (IP). Rosie helps clients to obtain and enforce their IP rights, particularly trade marks, copyright and designs.
Whether it is managing a trade mark portfolio or suing an infringer, Rosie will identify the optimum strategy to suit her client’s needs, timeline and appetite for risk. She gives clear, practical and pragmatic advice.
Rosie has experience advising on a breadth of IP matters relating to patents, confidentiality, malicious falsehood, RCDs, registered designs, licensing, brand protection, IP enforcement, litigation and branding.
Rosie has written an award-winning book on European Fashion Law and was named a trailblazer among WIPR’s Influential Women in IP 2019, one of only 20 global rising stars. She is also currently recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories.
Rosie Advises
Back to top
Rosie specialises in advising companies across the following sectors:
- Fashion and retail
- Gaming
- Consumer brands
- Technology
- Publishing and education
Experience Highlights
Back to top
Rosie has worked on a variety of high-profile IP disputes including:
- Copyright: Tecnolumen v Swivel U and Bebe Clothing v Primark
- Trade marks: Bentley Clothing v Bentley Motors and Diotima&Co v Kinetique Ltd t/a Ethica Diamonds (read about the ASA ruling here)
- Unregistered design right: Superdry v Abercrombie & Fitch
- Passing off: Superdry v SRG
- Acting for the purchasers of a well known restaurant chain in a pre-pack administration, ensuring the survival of 12 restaurants.
- Managing the global trade mark portfolios for several outdoor fashion brands which share a common ownership. Providing related strategic support on licensing and assignments.
- Supporting a major growth business which is supported by VC funding and significantly expanding its US presence. We support with the global trade mark portfolio, early stage disputes relating to designs, passing off and trade marks, oppositions and invalidity actions.
- Acting for a leading UK developer of mobile games, including managing their global trade mark portfolio and assisting with global oppositions and related US litigation regarding the name of one of their games.
- Securing an unless order, and judgment following breach of the unless order, for a Mauritian company in relation to a dispute for breach of an earlier settlement agreement concerning, amongst other things, disparaging comments made by a competitor.
- Managing the trade mark portfolio for a computer game publisher and the various studios that it supports around the world.
Rosie has also managed global anti-counterfeiting initiatives in both the digital and physical marketplaces for a variety of popular brands.
Publications
Back to top
Books:
- European Fashion Law: From Start Up to Global Success (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019). Click here to find out more about the book.
Articles:
- Law Over Borders Comparative Guide (2022)
- The Blockchain is in Fashion — The Trademark Reporter (2017)
- Can a domain name combined with third-party adverts generated by Google AdSense result in a successful trade mark infringement claim? — Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (2017)
- Protecting product get-up via passing off: an IPEC update — Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (2017)
- H&M sued for infringing bra patent — The Fashion Law (2015)
- IP in China — a guide for Ukie members (2014)
- Copyright Litigation in the Patents County Court — In House Lawyer Magazine (2013)
- Copyright, Licensing and Enforcement: A Way Forward in the Digital Age — Intellectual Property Magazine (2012)
- Protecting creativity: new small claims track for IP cases — The Guardian (2012)
- Protecting your Brand in the Social Media Environment — World Trademark (2012)
- How can I protect my intellectual property abroad? — The Times (2021)
Blogs:
- Rosie’s blogs include the issues surrounding virtual reality, social media, computer games, 3D printing, copyright reform, Chinese intellectual property law and blockchain technology.
- European Fashion Law Blog
- European Tech Law Blog
- Rosie Burbidge Intellectual Property Blog
- Sign up to Rosie’s mailing lists via the below links:
- European Fashion Law
- European Tech Law
- Intellectual Property
Video:
- How to respond to allegations of intellectual property infringement
- Bite sized IP on passing off, copyright, confidentiality, trade marks and designs for Crafty Counsel
Film & Radio:
- Rosie has made regular appearances on Monocle Radio to discuss issues such as patent licences and Anish Kapoor and the impact of European copyright changes.
- Rosie has also been interviewed by Wolters Kluwer about virtual reality and IP.
Press coverage
- The trade mark lawyer — gunnercooke matter leads to significant ASA ruling for the diamonds industry
- SME News — Diotima and co challenges ethica diamonds over misleading ad
Career History
Back to top
Previous Law Firms
- Fox Williams (2015 – 2018)
- Rouse (2011 – 2015)
- Olswang (2008 – 2011)
In-House Experience
- Richemont (secondment in December 2014)
- eBay (secondment March–August 2009)
Education
- University of Oxford (2010 – 2011)
- The College of Law (2006 – 2007)
- Nottingham Law School (2005 – 2006)
- University of Nottingham (2002 – 2005)
Testimonials
"We like that it's a small but focused team, able to source strategy and practical advice across geographies."
IP Stars
"They have very good IP knowledge."
IP Stars
"We value the team and their skills."
IP Stars
"Their emphasis on the quality of support is key, along with the fact they genuinely listen to client requirements and engage in a proactive and positive manner. This combined with a professional approach and clear communications makes this a better service than other IP law firms I have used in the past."
IP Stars
"One of [the IP team's] leading lights, Rosie Burbidge has built up a cracking dispute resolution practice, and maintains a stellar reputation in the retail and FMCG sectors."
World Trademark Review 1000
2022"Rosie Burbidge and her team are efficient and effective at managing complex IP disputes. Rosie consistently provides clear, succinct and commercially minded advice and has exceptional expertise in relation to IP and fashion law issues."
Clara Eisenberg
General Counsel at The Dune Group"Organised, thorough and a delight to work with — she stands out on the market for her exemplary customer service. Not only is Rosie technically excellent, but she is also strategic in her approach, incredibly knowledgeable and her billing is simply perfect."
World Trademark Review 1000
2022"Rosie is the most practical and straight forward lawyer in process/advice/billing I have ever met across any legal discipline — enjoy!"
Joe Adams
CFO, Plum Guide"Rosie is a fantastic, commercially astute IP lawyer who always keeps her client's best interests in mind."
World Trademark Review 1000
2022"I am always impressed by Rosie Burbridge's enthusiasm in all matters regarding IP, and in particular fashion law, her responsiveness and her professionalism."
The Legal 500
2022"Rosie Burbidge is outstanding in her technical ability and commercial sense."
"Rosie Burbidge is my go-to person in the UK: excellent professional, always on top of the latest legal and tech developments, very good communication skills, excellent writing style, and such a lovely person to work with!"
"The one attribute I really admire working with Rosie Burbidge and her team are they are clearly passionate about what they do. The quality of work is always consistently high, and being very personable and easy to work with just makes things straightforward in an area that can sometimes be complex."
The Legal 500 2023
2023