Trade mark infringement - what can we learn from Fox v Teleta?

A recent trade mark dispute, heard before the IPEC, covering the law on bad faith and threats in Fox Group International Ltd and Teleta Pharma Limited was handed down on 23 June 2021.The parties deal in aesthetic and cosmetic products and the case is a cautionary tale for brands, to always check that suspect goods are, in fact, infringing their marks.Abigail Wise discusses the background and conclusions of the infringement claim made by Fox, and the counterclaim and defence made by Teleta in respect of bad faith and unjustified threats.