New McLaren Artura Spider is a 700hp hybrid head-rush February 27, 2024 Tim Pitt gets a first look at the McLaren Artura Spider. The open supercar promises more power and 'no compromise' dynamic performance.
New cryptocurrency named ‘JRR Token’ blocked by lawyers for Lord of the Rings creator Tolkien November 23, 2021 Lawyers representing the estate of Lord of the Rings creator JRR Tolkien have taken action against the developer of a cryptocurrency named “JRR Token”. Representatives of the Tolkien estate said the product, which was launched in August 2021, infringed the trademark of the world-famous author. The domain name “jrrtoken.com” was successfully recovered without opposition by [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Joy looks a Beauty of a bet in tricky Happy Valley handicap February 22, 2022 CONNECTIONS of Cheerful Days are in for a nail-biting afternoon as they need results to go their way early on in the card to have a chance of sharing the £61,000 top prize with Fa Fa in the Manulife Million Dollar Challenge. This is an annual competition for horses racing at Happy Valley, with points [...]
World number one Ashleigh Barty wins Australian Open women’s singles title after beating Danielle Collins January 29, 2022 World number one Ashleigh Barty has won the Australian Open women’s singles title by beating Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6 (2). Barty’s serve is the foundation of her game, and she had been broken just once in six matches, but that became twice in the second game of the second set as the top seed again [...]
Dame Vera Lynn wins trademark battle with gin brand December 17, 2019 Dame Vera Lynn has won a trademark battle over the use of her name by an artisanal gin brand. Halewood International applied to trade mark the Second World War singer’s name in June this year, but the 102-year-old entertainer opposed the attempt on the basis that it could appear that she was endorsing the product. [...]
Alistair Darling dies aged 70: Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘one of the great chancellors’ November 30, 2023 Former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling has died aged 70, his family have confirmed.
Manchester City answer critics and take big step towards title with Newcastle thrashing May 8, 2022 Four days after they stumbled in Madrid, Manchester City dusted themselves down and took a major stride towards retaining the Premier League title with the type of comprehensive home victory that has become their trademark. Sunday’s 5-0 victory over Newcastle United put City three points clear of title rivals Liverpool at the top of the [...]
Beer trademarks break records amid craft boom November 25, 2019 Consumers drank up new craft and low-alcohol products in their masses last year, with the number of trademarks registered for beer in the UK soaring to a record high of 2,500. Beer trademarks climbed six per cent in 2018 when compared to the previous year, having risen 89 per cent over the last five years. [...]
Fashion firm Quiz reports rebounding sales as shoppers buy party clothes again December 8, 2021 Fast fashion retailer Quiz posted a first half sales rebound after it was battered by pandemic store closures last year. Sales more than doubled year-on-year in the two months to November, following the lifting of restrictions on social gatherings. Shoppers flocked back to stores to buy occasion and dressy products. A higher level of full [...]
Pret A Manger mulls expanding into coffee vending machines in move to diversify July 29, 2021 Pret A Manger is set to expand into coffee vending machines. The sandwich chain is joining the trend, according to the Financial Times, to widen its product offering through automated dispensers as the sector suffers from the drop in commuters and staff shortages. Earlier this month, the company’s application to trademark the name “Pret Express” [...]