In this month's report, we look at the decision in Cormeton Fire Protection Ltd v Cormeton Electronics Ltd & John Aitchison* (David Stone; [2021] EWHC 11 (IPEC)) regarding the scope an oral licence to use a certain mark. We also review the High Court’s judgment concerning passing off in Philip Warren & Son Ltd v Lidl Great Britain Ltd & Ors (Daniel Alexander QC; [2021] EWHC 1097 (Ch)).