Best HGF Podcasts (2025)

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Good practice in contentious proceedings before the UKIPO: an interview with barrister Victoria Jones 23:20

27d ago23:20

23:20

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview barrister Victoria Jones from the chambers 3PB in this edition of the Fashionably IP podcast on good practice in contentious proceedings before the UKIPO. Victoria provides tips on good practice in evidence and oral arguments and the benefits of using a barrister in UKIPO proceedings. Of course, the podcast wi…

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Who is the informed user in the world of UK and EU design law? 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview barrister Daniel Selmi of Three New Square in this edition of the Fashionably IP podcast on the concept of the informed user in UK and EU registered design law. Who is the informed user? How does the informed user impact the assessment of design infringement, validity of registered designs and prior art? Has t…

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Honest concurrent use: what is all the fuss about in the world of fashion? 11:23

3M ago11:23

11:23

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the often misunderstood concept of honest concurrent use and fashion brands in the United Kingdom. What is the history of this concept and how does it apply to the world of fashion brands? Timestamps: 2:44 - What is honest concurrent use under UK trade mark law? 8:19 - Fashion cases where the concept has been ap…

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The Thom Browne/Adidas Decision: another battle of the stripes 16:05

4M ago16:05

16:05

Lee Curtis and Rebecca Field discuss the recent Thom Browne/Adidas decision of the English High Court concerning the battle of the three and four stripes. The decision was long and wide-ranging concerning invalidity, infringement, passing off, post-sale confusion and honest concurrent use in the world of fashion. Timestamps: 4:16 - the trade mark i…

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Fashion brands and non-use 13:38

5M ago13:38

13:38

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss non-use revocation actions and fashion brands in the United Kingdom and European Union. What constitutes use? Do you need to use a trade mark in the exact form of the registered trade mark? What are the valid reasons for non-use? Timestamps: 2:49 - The basics of Law 6:42 - Cases in the EU of non-use and trademar…

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Copyright law and fashion 11:13

6M ago11:13

11:13

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the application of copyright to the world of fashion. Why is it harder to enforce copyright in fashion items in the US compared to the EU? How are fashion items protected by copyright in the UK? Timestamps: 2:16 - Copyright might naturally be thought to be a very apt IP right to apply to fashion, but why has it …

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The history of fashion intellectual property law in around fifteen minutes 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis provide a short history of fashion IP law. They discuss the differences between US, UK and EU fashion IP law and explain that many of the differences are down to history. Timestamps: 2:46 - Introduction to the development of IP law? 5:42 - History of fashion IP law? 10:57 - differing attitudes to the protection of fashi…

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Explaining fashion IP law via women’s shoes 12:15

8M ago12:15

12:15

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the IP rights applying to women’s shoes. Rebecca and Lee concentrate on probably the most famous women’s shoes of all, notably the red sole of Christian Louboutin. They discuss how the red sole was registered and some of the IP disputes surrounding that shoe in the EU and US. Timestamps: 2:49 - How was Christian…

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Position trade marks in fashion 15:03

9M ago15:03

15:03

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss position trademarks in fashion. What are position trade marks and how easy or hard are they to register in the world of fashion. What happens when fashion position trademarks come into conflict? Timestamps: 3:02 – can you define what is a position trade mark? 6:35 - Recent cases which might suggest that the regi…

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Explaining Fashion IP law via perfume 11:05

10M ago11:05

11:05

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the intellectual property rights which apply to perfume, why they are integral to the success of a fashion house and how they can be protected under IP law. Timestamps: 2:35 – why a perfume has historically been important to fashion houses. 5:05 – why is it not possible for the smell of perfumes, at present, to …

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Episode 11 - Purple Pebble People and Sarah Henry Safeguarding 1:15:29

11M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

In Episode 11, we are joined by Ali Carruthers-Illingwoth, Co-Founder of Purple Pebble People Ltd and Sarah Henry Founder of Sarah Henry Safeguarding Ltd. Navigating Loss: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation In this poignant episode, we delve into the profound impact of personal tragedy—the loss of a child. Our guests share how this heart-wr…

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Explaining Fashion IP law via a piece of jewellery 12:17

11M ago12:17

12:17

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the intellectual property rights that apply to jewellery, some recent cases on the protection of jewellery under trademark law, and also why all things that glitter as jewellery may not always be protectable under intellectual property law. Timestamps: 2:44 – Why jewellery is not a form of fashion which is apt f…

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Episode 10 - Cridling Ltd and HGF Ltd 1:01:03

11M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In Episode 10, we are joined by Claire Tolley, Founder of Cridling Ltd and Lauren Richardson, Trade Mark Attorney for HGF Ltd. We discuss how a kombucha health drink business was born through personal need and how and why we should protect our businesses and brands. Claire and Lauren candidly share their non-traditional journeys and how they’ve nav…

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Explaining Fashion IP law via a dress 13:18

12M ago13:18

13:18

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the intellectual property rights which apply to dresses and how dress design has moulded some of the IP rights that apply to fashion items. Further, can the ‘overall look’ of a dress designer be protected via IP law, as opposed to individual dress designs? Timestamps: 3:30 - how dress fashion has influenced IP a…

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The day that Rihanna’s footwear inadvertently destroyed the novelty of a Community Design 14:22

1y ago14:22

14:22

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the recent decision of the General Court of the European Union, which upheld previous decisions of the EUIPO to cancel a Community Design Registration for a pair of trainers in the name of Puma SE based on prior disclosures of the design by Rihanna on Instagram. Timestamps: 3:39: How Rihanna inadvertently destro…

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Episode 09 - The Alternative Board Wakefield District and Unstoppabl 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

In Episode 9, we are joined by Simon Banks, facilitator of The Alternative Board (TAB) Wakefield District and Nick Johnston-Davis co-founder of Instoppabl. In this powerful conversation we discuss how to achieve maximum performance in your business and personal life and how wellbeing builds the foundations of success. Host & WAW MD Claire Sutherley…

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Explaining IP fashion law through the handbag 11:39

1y ago11:39

11:39

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss IP law in the fashion sector via a series of objects. The second object they will discuss is the handbag. What IP rights apply to this form of fashion item? Are there any particular IP rights most applicable to the handbag? Are there any significant recent IP cases impacting handbags? Timestamps: 2:42: Why is th…

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Explaining IP fashion law through the humble trainer or sneaker 11:52

1y ago11:52

11:52

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis start to discuss IP law in the fashion sector via a series of objects. The first object they will discuss is the humble trainer or sneaker. What IP rights apply to this form of footwear? Are there any particular IP rights most applicable to the sneaker or trainer? What special consumer issues and traits impact the prote…

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Episode 08 - Tileyard North & DSM Productions 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

In Episode 8 we are joined by Katie Hopkins, Head of Community & Marketing at Tileyard North and Dan Smith, Managing Director of DSM Productions. We talk about the rise of Tileyard North based on its sister-site at Kings Cross and DSM's views on the challenges faced by the events industry. Conversation leads to how these two businesses collaborate …

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Ep. 19 - Exploring Innovation in Pediatric Growth Hormone Therapy: Long-Acting Solutions and Patient-Centered Care 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

Discover the future of pediatric growth hormone therapy with Dr. Philippe Backeljauw, a leading pediatric endocrinologist, as we examine the shift toward long-acting treatments. Support the showBy Human Growth Foundation

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The impact of exhaustion of rights on IP in the world of fashion 11:51

1+ y ago11:51

11:51

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the impact of exhaustion of rights on intellectual property law in the world of fashion. The exhaustion of IP rights is particularly important in the world of fashion retail and impact of IP rights owners’ ability control their distribution channels. Under what conditions can brand owners object to the resale of…

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Ep. 18 - A Family's Tale of Triumph in the Face of Growth Challenges 17:26

1+ y ago17:26

17:26

Join the heartwarming conversation with the Ballard family as we unveil the tale of their daughter's brave fight against growth hormone deficiency. The intimate account begins with the unsettling discovery of Bayla's abnormal growth patterns at age three, leading to vigilant tracking by her pediatrician and the eventual partnership with a pediatric…

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Ep: 17 - Unraveling the Enigma of Pseudohypoparathyroidism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Advocacy 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest Expert: Dr. Anil Piya Imagine being a parent, watching your child struggle with symptoms of a rare condition that you can't quite put your finger on. Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Anil Piya joins Dr. Steelman to shed light on this often misunderstood condition - pseudohypoparathyroidism. He delves into the intricacies …

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The impact of artificial intelligence on IP in fashion? 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

The impact of artificial intelligence on IP in fashion? Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on intellectual property law in the world of fashion. What is artificial intelligence? How does an AI application learn to become a fashion designer? Can AI applications own and create IP rights in fashion? How do you d…

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Ep. 16 - HGF President Talks Human Growth Foundation: Past, Present, and 2024 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

26:52

Support the showBy Human Growth Foundation

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Ep. 15 - Let's Talk Central Precocious Puberty 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

13:26

Host Joel Steelman Expert Guest: Dr. Erica Eugster Support the showBy Human Growth Foundation

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Ep. 14 - Diagnosing & Treating Bone Disorders 13:35

1+ y ago13:35

13:35

Host: Dr. Joel Steelman Guest Expert: Dr. Konda Reddy Support the showBy Human Growth Foundation

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The quiet luxury trend, what is it? And what is its impact of IP? 12:12

1+ y ago12:12

12:12

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview their HGF colleagues Lauren Somers and Emma Pallister on the quiet luxury trend in fashion and what impact does it have on IP rights. How do you protect and enforce aspects of quiet luxury? Timestamps: 1:40 – Introduction to guest speakers, Lauren Somers, and Emma Pallister 2:51 – Quiet luxury and buying habit…

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Ep . 13 - Family Perspective on Growth Hormone Therapy 10:40

1+ y ago10:40

10:40

Support the showBy Human Growth Foundation

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Episode 07 - Wakefield Business Awards Special- Christine Talbot & Louise Turner 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

In Episode 7 we are joined by Louise Turner, Founder of Wordsmiths Unlimited & Awards Writers, Co-Founder of the Wakefield Business Awards and Multi-Award winning presenter and journalist, Christine Talbot. We talk everything business awards from writing a successful entry to how to keep the attention of the room at the event itself. Conversation l…

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Eighteenth edition: How to conduct a search for a fashion design in the UK and EU? 11:19

1+ y ago11:19

11:19

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview their HGF colleague Suzan Moss on searching for fashion designs in the UK and EU. What IP rights do you have to consider? What about disclosure dates, novelty, and individual character? What is good practice in registering designs for fashion items. Timestamps: 1:25 – Introduction to guest speaker, Suzan Moss.…

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Impact of Brexit on design and trade mark rights in the world of fashion 11:50

1+ y ago11:50

11:50

There is a lingering impact of Brexit on design and trade mark rights in the world of fashion. You might have thought that Brexit no longer has an impact of IP law in the fashion world, well it still does. The 31st December 2023 is approaching, and that date will be significant in a number of ways in IP rights in the world of fashion. We discuss th…

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Episode 06 - Nostell Estate & RV2 Power 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

In Episode 6 we are joined by Peter Molyneux, Estate Director at Nostell Estate and Tony Simmonds, Director at RV2 Power. We talk about career pathways, art collections, Tesla and Glastonbury, passion projects including The Great Yorkshire show and winning and judging the Wakefield Business Awards. We cover negative networking and the power of comm…

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Parody Fashion Brands: Trade Mark Law Perspective Across the US, UK, and EU 10:16

1+ y ago10:16

10:16

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 4 of HGF’s Fashionably IP podcast. In this podcast we talk about parody fashion brands and whether there are any differences in the approach to them in the US, UK, and EU from a trade mark law perspective. Has a recent decision in the US on parody brands brought the various approaches closer together? Timestamps: 02.25:…

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Episode 05 - Spawforths & Wakefield Council 1:28:27

2y ago1:28:27

1:28:27

In Episode 5 we are joined by Adrian Spawforth, Managing Director of Spawforths and Mark Lynam, Corporate Director for Regeneration and Economic Growth at Wakefield Council. We talk about the past, present and future of the Wakefield District and how the two organisations plan how we work, live and play. What can we expect to see happen in the near…

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Series 3, Episode 3: ‘Quirky’ aspects of UK and EU trade mark practice 11:23

2y ago11:23

11:23

This podcast is the final in a series of three podcasts on key aspects of trade mark protection in the UK and EU. We talk about two ‘quirky’ aspects of UK and EU trade mark practice, notably series and position trade mark applications, with a fashion spin. Timestamps: 03.14 – What is a series Trade mark? 05.37 – What use are series Trade marks for …

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Series 3 Episode 2: Decorative use of trade marks in the world of fashion 10:42

2y ago10:42

10:42

This podcast is the second in a series of three podcasts on key aspects of trade mark protection in the UK and EU. We talk about the decorative use of trademarks in the world of fashion and who exactly is the average consumer in a trade mark infringement action under UK practice. Timestamps: 03:04 - why is decorative or ornamental use an issue in t…

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Episode 04 - Elis & OE Electrics 52:10

2y ago52:10

52:10

We are joined by Jonny Parkinson, General Manager of Elis, and David Masters, Group Chair of OE Electrics. We hear about their individual journeys: using gates as goal posts and why education doesn't have to happen in your teens. We talk about why both these large businesses stay in Wakefield, aspirations for the future and the sustainability legac…

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Series 3 Episode 1: Goodwill with a fashion spin featuring a special guest! 13:56

2y ago13:56

13:56

Welcome to the first episode in series 3 of HGF’s Fashionably IP podcast. This podcast is the first in a series of three podcasts on key aspects of trade mark protection in the UK and EU. This episode will focus on the subject of goodwill with a fashion spin as ever. We will also have a special guest in this podcast but you will have to tune into t…

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Episode 03 - The Poured Project & Camphill Wakefield 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

We meet Claire Pedley, Co-Founder of The Poured Project and Raph Taylor, Employability Manager & Careers Lead at Camphill Wakefield. We discuss both unique journeys and how they resulted in the perfect collaboration.By We Are Wakefield LTD

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Series 2 Episode 3: The important points of registering designs in the UK and EU 12:45

2y ago12:45

12:45

Welcome to episode 3 of our second series of HGF’s Fashionably IP podcast. This podcast is the final podcast in a series of three podcasts on key aspects of design protection in the UK and EU. We are going to talk about all the small but potentially significant quirks and points of UK and EU Registered Design Practice, including disclaimers, drawin…

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Episode 02 - Clutter is the Enemy & Rutley Clark Unique Homes 46:01

2y ago46:01

46:01

In Episode 2 of the We Are Wakefield Podcast, we meet Rachel Smith of Clutter is the Enemy and Claire Roberts of Rutley Clark Unique Homes. We explore the challenges faced by two businesses that were born during the COVID19 pandemic. Rachel and Claire discuss property, mindsets and how they've collaborated to great effect.…

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Series 2 Episode 2: Novelty and infringement of UK and EU Unregistered and Registered Design Rights. 10:53

2y ago10:53

10:53

Timestamps: 2:39 - Novelty and the scope of infringement rights. 3:33- What is the test for novelty? 6:07 - What is the test for infringement for registered designs in the UK and EU? 7:38 - Procter & Gamble Co vs Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd case. 8:20 - What is the novelty test for UK and EU Unregistered Design Rights? 8:57 - Karen Millen case.…

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Episode 01 - Solupak Ltd & Stada Media 52:06

2y ago52:06

52:06

In our very first We Are Wakefield Podcast, in episode 1, we're joined by two of our valued members and Board Members, Helen McDonald, General Manager at Solupak Ltd and Ben Dews, Managing Director at Stada Media. In this episode, we hear more about each business and its journey to where it is today; we also talk more personally about Helen and Ben…

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Series 2 episode 1 - Disclosure and its impact on unregistered and registered design protection 10:19

2y ago10:19

10:19

Welcome to Series 2 Episode 1 of HGF's Fashionably IP Podcast. In this episode we will be talking about disclosure and its impact of unregistered and registered design protection and we are going to have a fashion spin as always. Timestamps: 1:35 - About HGF 2:40 - Disclosure and registered and unregistered design rights 5:14 - The Crocs case 6:17 …

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New beginnings in the form of recycling, upcycling and resale in the world of fashion. 10:56

2+ y ago10:56

10:56

In the ninth edition of HGF’s Fashionably IP podcast in the spirit of the new year and new beginnings or at least recycled beginnings, we are going to talk about recycling, upcycling and resale in fashion. How do IP rights impact recycling, upcycling and resale? Can a brand owner control the resale of its branded product and product which may have …

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Christmas, Fashion & IP – is it all Jingle Bells? 12:55

2+ y ago12:55

12:55

In the eighth edition of HGF's Fashionably IP Podcast, we are doing something different to what we have done with our previous podcasts and have a Christmas special. In this podcast we are talking about Father Christmas and how if he had been starting out in his toy and joy distribution business what trade mark and design rights he could have combi…

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Protection of shape trade marks in fashion 13:34

2+ y ago13:34

13:34

In the seventh edition of HGF's Fashionably IP Podcast, we discuss the protection of shape trade marks in the world of fashion. Our discussion centres on the recent refusal by the Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office to register the shape of the Christian Dior saddle bag hand bag. We also touch on the decision from the…

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Geographical terms and their protection in fashion 11:08

2+ y ago11:08

11:08

In this sixth podcast, we discuss the protection of geographical terms in the world of fashion. An emotive subject for businesses and countries alike. Examples of geographical terms in fashion 01:46 The Windsurfing Chiemsee case 03:29 Iceland (the country vs the food retailer) case 05:12 Louis Vuitton's Vendôme trade mark registrations 08:20 Takeaw…

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Trade mark rights protecting fashion designs 10:09

2+ y ago10:09

10:09

In our fifth podcast we talk about trade mark rights protecting fashion designs. Design and copyright may be of obvious use, but what about trade mark rights? Timestamps: An intro to HGF and the podcast Trade mark rights to protect fashion designs and why is that an important subject 02:07 Freddy SpA vs Hugz Clothing 05:12 Position trade marks 07:0…

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