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Georgia Davis

RPC
Georgia is a Legal Director in RPC’s IP & Technology group and advises on contentious and non-contentious matters. She has particular specialism in disputes relating to both intellectual property (including trade marks, passing off, designs and copyright) and information technology. Has acted in reported cases including: Champagne Louis Roederer v J Garcia Carrion (trade mark infringement); Leofelis v Lonsdale (inquiry as to damages); Sir Robert McAlpine v Alfred McAlpine plc (passing off).

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2004

Membership

  • International Trade Mark Association

Qualification

  • LLB (1998)

Education

  • University of Southampton (1995–1998)

1 Contributions by Georgia Davis

Spare parts and intellectual property in the UK: designs (must fit/must match, repair clause), trade marks, passing off, patents and copyright—post‑Brexit and EU reforms; practical guidance
PRACTICE NOTES
Spare parts and intellectual property in the UK: designs (must fit/must match, repair clause), trade marks, passing off, patents and copyright—post‑Brexit and EU reforms; practical guidance
This Practice Note offers a concise overview of how spare parts are treated under the main IP rights recognised in English law (designs, trade marks, patents and copyright). It also includes illustrations of how the rules operate in practice and down-to-earth guidance for rights holders and for businesses that make and/or sell spare parts. What are spare parts? A ‘spare part’ is an interchangeable component kept in stock and used to repair or replace failed units. Spare parts are integral to logistics engineering and supply chain management, frequently supported by dedicated spare parts management systems and distinct markets focused on the manufacture, supply and/or fitting of parts, including businesses where spares are a principal offering, such as garages and repair centres. Designs The connection between design rights and spare parts is especially close, as in certain circumstances protection can cover a part of a product, not only the whole. The UK designs framework is multi-layered and encompasses several different rights. As there is overlap between these rights, they can interact in complex ways...
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