In this issue Spring 2006

> Introduction

EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVES
> “Yes Sir, No Zirh” What Happens When CFI and National Courts Disagree?
> ECJ Decides Medion, But Miles Still to Go
> Picasso draws a blank

ALICANTE ABSTRACTS
> Table 1 european court OF JUSTICE decisions on registrability
> Table 2 European court OF JUSTICE decisions on SIMILARITY
> Known Bar to Use Does Not Render CTM “Immoral”
> Software v. Goods Containing SoftwareAre They Similar Goods?
> CTM Proof of Use: Will a Narrow Specification Fail If Use Is Even Narrower?
> COMPETITION CORNER Winner, Autumn 2005

PRACTICE ROUND-UP
> UK
> OHIM
> ECJ

UK COURT DIARY
> Genuine Use After La Mer
> When Goodwill Vendors Have Second Thoughts

IN THE UK OFFICE
> The “White Stuff”: The Milk Link Guidance on Arguable Defence in Non-Use Proceedings
> LE SPOSE DI GIO How “Anglophone” is “Anglophone”?
> Co-Existence Agreements: Handle With Care

UK NEWS
> Snippets.....................

ABOUT OUR FIRM
> Out and About

COMPETITION CORNER
> Cryptic Cars