Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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VISIBLE WHITE word mark descriptive of toothpaste and mouthwash
The CFI has upheld a decision of the OHIM Board of Appeal in invalidity proceedings, and ruled that the word mark VISIBLE WHITE owned by Colgate-Palmolive Co was descriptive of toothpaste and mouthwash in class 3 under Article 7(1)(c) of the Community Trade Mark Regulation (40/94/EEC). The court ruled that the words "visible" and "white" were both descriptive, as they allowed the relevant English-speaking public to detect immediately and without further reflection the description of a fundamental characteristic of the goods concerned, namely that their use made the white colour of teeth visible. The court then considered whether the mark as a whole was descriptive. It found that the association of the two words was not unusual in structure but made up a familiar expression in English for designating the goods concerned.
Practical Law 12.12.08
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
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