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Review Of EPO Software Decisions In 2025

This review is again relatively short because the case law in this field is becoming increasingly settled, and many decisions repeat points that have been made before.

United Kingdom IP

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J A Kemp LLP

UPC Clarifies Repercussive Effect Of Dependent Claims

November saw the issuance of a number of much-talked about UPC Court of Appeal (COA) decisions, and notable among them was the decision issued in the long-running dispute between Amgen, Sanofi and Regeneron.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Shivering This Winter? Cole Palmer's Signature Shiver And The Emergence Of Motion Marks In Football

Cole Palmer is the latest example of a professional athlete seeking to protect their personal brand. This is nothing new, many elite athletes have trademarked their names to enhance their brands...

United Kingdom IP

Sa

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

IP Lessons From Emily In Paris? Va Savoir!

Whilst I'm hesitant to downplay the fact it was our first Christmas as a family of four and therefore filled with many special memories, I cannot deny that I was (possibly almost equally) excited for the launch...

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

13th Edition Of The Nice Classification Now In Force

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Patent Year In Review Report: 2025 In The English Courts

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

The Rise Of Robot Assisted Surgery: Innovation, Impact And IP

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Magnet Recycling Plant Opens In Birmingham

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The Antibody Series #4 | PH Points In Antibody Claims: When "Same PH " Becomes An Addition Of Matter

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

What's In A Name? More Than You Might Think For Intellectual Property

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

Can Methods For Purchasing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Be Patented? Insights From The UKIPO's Blackhawk Decision

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

What's In A Name? Trade Marks & 'Brand Beckham'

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Updates On The 13th Edition Of Nice Classification (Effective 1 January 2026)

R

Rouse

The Antibody Series #3 | Antibody Code Names In Claims: Why "ACZ885" Is Not Sufficient To Define The Antibody

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

Data Centres: Common Issues And How To Avoid Them (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

FE

Fenwick Elliott LLP

Fidic Contracts- Human Behaviours, AI And Carbon Management

United Kingdom Real Estate

BC

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

When Can Social Care Legally Remove Your Children? (4 December 2025) (Video)

United Kingdom Family

DL

Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Employer Compliance Essentials: Navigating The UK Right To Work Check Scheme (Podcast)

United Kingdom Immigration

MB

Mayer Brown

Reflections On 2025 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

LS

Lewis Silkin

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Copyright

Sportstech and the IP frontier: how do you protect sportstech innovation in the digital age?

The global sports industry is embracing digital technology, opening up huge opportunities for sportstech innovators, but success starts with recognising and protecting intellectual property early.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

M&C In The News: What To Watch In The UK And EU IP Landscape For 2026

2026 is already set to be a transformative period for IP law, with major shifts anticipated in UK design frameworks and generative AI copyright exemptions.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The Electrifying SAGA Continues: Court Of Appeal Decision In AGA Rangemaster v UK Innovations Group

Winter feels like an apt time for the grand return of the AGA case. It's not quite an Agatha Christie adaptation or the Strictly final, but the Court of Appeal judgment handed down 17 December 2025...

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Machine Learning Invades The Metaverse

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

U.K. High Court Issues First Major Ruling On Generative AI And IP

United Kingdom IP

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Getty Granted Permission To Appeal Secondary Copyright Infringement Findings From Getty v Stability AI

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UKIPO Consultation On Proposed Changes To UK Designs Law Framework

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Often Copied, Never Equaled: When Do Everyday Items Become Subject Of Copyright?

European Union IP

HL

HGF Ltd

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Licensing & Syndication

Festive Fizz Or Legal Risk? Salons Urged To Check Alcohol Licensing Rules Before Serving Drinks This Christmas

As salons across the UK prepare to add festive sparkle to their client experience, many are considering offering complimentary drinks during appointments.

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

Standardisation In Rail: Unlocking IP Revenue Streams For Manufacturers?

The UK Rail minister is looking to push towards standardised rolling-stock designs. Could this reshape the industry - not just operationally, but commercially?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

FRAND Interim Licensing – Where Are The Limits?

Over the last year the UK Court of Appeal has been developing a new line of case law in the FRAND space – creating, for the first time, 'interim licences'.

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

United Kingdom Media & IT

RB

Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

R

Rouse

Reimagining Licensing: A Joint Industry-government Vision For The Future 

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

United Kingdom Anti-trust

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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Patent

Review Of EPO Software Decisions In 2025

This review is again relatively short because the case law in this field is becoming increasingly settled, and many decisions repeat points that have been made before.

United Kingdom IP

JA

J A Kemp LLP

UPC Clarifies Repercussive Effect Of Dependent Claims

November saw the issuance of a number of much-talked about UPC Court of Appeal (COA) decisions, and notable among them was the decision issued in the long-running dispute between Amgen, Sanofi and Regeneron.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Patent Year In Review Report: 2025 In The English Courts

52 actions were filed in the Patents Court in 2025; a material increase over the historic median of 38 proceedings per year (see Figure 1).

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

The Rise Of Robot Assisted Surgery: Innovation, Impact And IP

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Magnet Recycling Plant Opens In Birmingham

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The Antibody Series #4 | PH Points In Antibody Claims: When "Same PH " Becomes An Addition Of Matter

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

Can Methods For Purchasing Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Be Patented? Insights From The UKIPO's Blackhawk Decision

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

The Antibody Series #3 | Antibody Code Names In Claims: Why "ACZ885" Is Not Sufficient To Define The Antibody

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

UK Government Makes A Big Splash For Offshore Wind But Wind Power Innovators Must Avoid Being All At Sea When It Comes To IP

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

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Trade Secrets

东南亚商业秘密保护：综合指南

中国品牌在东南亚市场的快速扩张为商标保护带来巨大机遇的同时，也带来了严峻挑战。据《商业时报》2025年7月21日报道，"中国品牌正密集涌入东南

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Rouse

Strategies For Dealing With Trade Secrets In Transactions - HSF Kramer Writes For IAM

Trade secrets are increasingly being used to protect investments in fast-moving areas of technological innovation.

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets for aerospace and defence SMEs, yet it's often an area that gets easily overlooked.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

How To Protect Your New Product Launch: Essential IP Tips For Food And Drink Brands

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

What Should I Be Asking IP Firms To Present In A Tender?

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Playtech v Realtime: Court Of Appeal Finds No "Direct Damage" In The UK In A Cross‑border Trade Secrets Dispute

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Do You Choose The Right IP Law Firms For Your Tender Or CFT?

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

If You're Not Thinking About Intellectual Property, You're Not Thinking About Impact

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

RB

Rothera Bray

Antibodies (Video)

HL

HGF Ltd

Lift Off - How To Protect Your IP In LEO (Video)

MC

Marks & Clerk

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

LS

Lewis Silkin

Lifecycle Of A Smart Idea - The UPC: An 18-Month Round-Up (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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