Rescuing an ailing brand

When outdoor clothing company Regatta bought the troubled retailer Hawkshead, safeguarding the company’s brands was a key priority.

Hawkshead, established for over 30 years and one of the best-known outdoor brands in the UK, had changed hands several times in the previous years which had caused some problems with its trademark registrations.

Berg Legal’s IP team was charged with restoring lapsed or expired trademarks in multiple jurisdictions, which included a successful eleventh hour rescue. The work, carried out in just two weeks, created a platform for Regatta to rejuvenate the Hawkshead brand and take the business forward to a new level.

Fantasy poker site off to a flying start

Online trading companies have numerous issues to consider but the launch of a fantasy poker game provided additional complications.

Berg Legal worked with the company from the start. First, there was the question of where it should be based. The Berg Legal team considered both on and off-shore locations and advised that the UK was best for its purposes. They secured EU-wide trademark registration, provided terms and conditions and advised on complying with e-commerce, data protection and gaming rules and regulations.

The work was completed within just two months, to allow the launch to coincide with a major international poker tournament.