Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Patagonia's trademark infringement lawsuit against drag queen climate activist Pattie Gonia has sparked debate about the balance between protecting intellectual property rights and managing public relations fallout. The outdoor clothing company's legal action, following Pattie Gonia's trademark application for her name on clothing goods, raises questions about when brand enforcement becomes counterproductive and whether earlier intervention could have prevented the controversy.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched Scotland's first intellectual property-backed lending product, allowing innovation-led businesses to borrow between £250,000 and £10 million against their IP assets rather than traditional fixed collateral.

DFYNE has secured a top 10 position in The Sunday Times 100 Fastest-Growing Companies for 2026, following their first-place finish last year.

When key employees with access to proprietary technology and trade secrets depart for competitors, employers face significant risks of confidential information misappropriation. The recent case of Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd v Ngoma demonstrates how imaging orders can preserve critical evidence from devices and cloud accounts, while also revealing the careful balance courts strike between protecting legitimate business interests and respecting employee rights during the disclosure process.

Fashion businesses often overlook their most valuable intellectual property assets - the confidential processes, manufacturing techniques, and proprietary knowledge that competitors cannot easily replicate.

As debt financing increasingly recognizes the value of intangible assets, companies must strategically prepare their intellectual property portfolios to meet lender expectations.

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court has launched its Case Management System, offering parties a new confidential and expedited pathway for resolving patent disputes across Europe and beyond.

The HEVC Advance Patent Pool has become a focal point for standard-essential patent disputes, with major technology companies facing coordinated litigation across multiple jurisdictions. As licensors pursue enforcement through both the Unified Patent Court and national courts, questions arise about whether offered licensing terms truly meet FRAND obligations and how companies should navigate this complex multi-forum landscape.

In hospitality, investors are buying brand and reputation, not just bricks and mortar. Intangible assets are the deal drivers in this industry. Branded hotels, for example, achieve a higher transaction price...

The referral arises from case T 0873/24, an opposition appeal concerning ArcelorMittal’s European patent for coated steel strips (EP 3587104).

The key reason an IP strategy for CAR-T is so essential for companies operating in this space is that it will protect your innovation and allow you to best manage third-party rights.

The Royal Bank of Scotland has launched Scotland's first intellectual property-backed lending product, allowing innovation-led businesses to borrow between £250,000 and £10 million against their IP assets rather than traditional fixed collateral.