Fashionably IP

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The FashionablyIP podcast is a look at important and hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property. In the podcast, we review the latest intellectual property issues in fashion or discuss matters of IP which have impacted the world of fashion for years and have come up again and again. The podcast will consist of interviews, opinion pieces and case law discussions.The information in this podcast is not legal advice. If you have any questions concerning the issues raised please contact Rebecca Field at rfield@hgf.com or Lee Curtis at lcurtis@hgf.com.
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The concept of ‘overall impression’ in UK and EU Registered Design Law
Episode 32
Thursday, 15 January, 2026

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the concept of ‘overall impression’ in registered design law in the United Kingdom and European Union. Rebecca and Lee also discuss where a claimant was successful in an action for registered design infringement in a fashion case and how overall impression came into play.Timestamps:1:34 – The concept of overall impression in UK and EU registered design law?7:01 - Where does overall impression come into play with regards the validity of UK and EU registered designs9:31 - Can you discuss a case where a registrant was successful in a registered design claim for an item of fashion in the UK