Overview

• The online fashion retailer Oasis has filed a formal opposition at the UK Intellectual Property Office, calling the marks identical and accusing the band of free‑riding on its trademark reputation.
• Noel and Liam Gallagher applied earlier this year to register the Oasis logo, rendered in white lettering on a black background, for use on clothing, toys, cosmetics and jewellery.
• The Gallagher brothers are now represented by specialist intellectual property firm Beck Greener in contesting the opposition.
• Under the UK IPO process, the parties will attempt mediation, with a tribunal possible if no agreement is reached.
• The dispute is unfolding as the band’s reunion tour continues, with Los Angeles shows this weekend, Mexico City to follow, and two Wembley dates on September 27 and 28.