World Cup 2018: England’s Jesse Lingard has trademarked his JLingz celebration — and he’s done so at the perfect time June 17, 2018 Jesse Lingard is ready to make his mark at the World Cup. Less than three weeks ago, as England were preparing for their first warm-up game against Nigeria, Lingard applied for four trademarks with the UK Intellectual Property Office; three featuring his nickname “JLingz” and another featuring the image of his goal celebration. Should the [...]
Softbank urges Wework to halt float amid investor doubts September 10, 2019 Wework’s largest shareholder Softbank is said to be urging the shared office space provider to shelve its initial public offering (IPO) due to a frosty reception from potential investors. The Japanese conglomerate has put pressure on Wework bosses to postpone the eagerly-anticipated listing following criticism of the firm’s governance, executive pay and complicated structure, the [...]
Sirius Minerals on course to finish fundraising in September July 2, 2019 Fundraising for a major fertilizer mine project in the north of England is on course to be finished this autumn, the company behind it has said. Sirius Minerals said it would likely complete the $3.8bn (£3bn) raise before the end of September. Read more: Sirius Minerals set to unveil £2.5bn equity and debt package So [...]
End of austerity? Chancellor fast-tracks spending review ahead of Brexit deadline August 8, 2019 Sajid Javid is making his first major intervention as chancellor, with a move that could turn on the spending taps in Whitehall. The Treasury has begun a fast-tracked spending round for all government departments, which will be completed in September, well in advance of the looming Brexit deadline of 31 October. Once complete, departments and [...]
McDonald’s loses EU copyright case over the Big Mac name January 16, 2019 McDonald’s will lose the exclusive rights to its eponymous Big Mac burger as European regulators yesterday found in favour of Irish chain Supermac’s. The David against Goliath battle culminated in a decision by the EU Intellectual Property Office, finding that McDonald’s had not proven genuine use of the trademark for the last five years. Read [...]
England put their aggressive mantra into practice to thrash Australia and reach the World Cup final July 11, 2019 It’s one thing to talk about positive intent, batting mantras and aggressive game-plans. It’s another to put them into practice on the biggest stage. Today England faced Australia, the most successful World Cup team in cricket history, who had never lost a semi-final in seven attempts – and they smashed them off the park to [...]
BT has spent years redesigning its logo and Twitter hates it May 17, 2019 BT is set to unveil its new logo after years of planning, but the internet's reaction won't have delighted bosses at the telecoms giant. Earlier this week the telecoms giant filed a trademark application with the Intellectual Property Office for a new, minimalist logo depicting the letters “BT” in a circle as new chief executive [...]
One Last Dance: Theresa May celebrates England cricket win with victory boogie July 15, 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May danced away one of her final weekends in number 10, throwing her trademark shapes in celebration of England’s cricket World Cup victory. May, who has been branded the ‘Maybot’ by detractors, dropped some of her notoriously awkward dance moves last night to Abba hits including Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia. Read [...]
Police ban Extinction Rebellion’s boats on last day of London protests July 19, 2019 Extinction Rebellion’s trademark boats have been banned from London protests on the climate change activists’ last day of planned summer action. The protesters’ boats – daubed in bright colours and with the group’s signature logo – have grown into a symbol of their disruption in key locations around London. Read more: The Extinction Rebels seem [...]
Tokyo 2020 six months to go: How Japan is looking to Olympic and Paralympic Games as a catalyst for modernisation and regeneration January 22, 2020 The contorted face of the godfather of sumo wrestling, Nomino Sukune, glowers from a mosaic at Tokyo’s New National Stadium. A few metres to the right, a Greek goddess with a laurel wreath is depicted in a similar monochrome mural. Both artworks were salvaged from the previous national stadium, centrepiece of the 1964 Olympics, and [...]