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

The UKIPO's decision in O/0756/25 concerning patent application GB2301883.1, "System and Method for Using Intelligent Codes in Conjunction with Non-Fungible Tokens", outlines how inventions based on NFTs...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

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

The biggest celebrity news story this week has certainly been the supposed Beckham family feud, following Brooklyn Beckham's statement via Instagram that he does not wish to reconcile with his parents.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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

The 13th Edition of the Nice Classification officially took effect on 1 January 2026, prompting trade mark offices worldwide to update their classification practices.

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Rouse

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

The Boards of Appeal of the EPO (BoA) are the appeal body that reviews EPO decisions.

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

When A Name Becomes A Mirage: The CJEU On Designer Surnames As Trade Marks

United Kingdom IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Deepfakes And Trade Mark Law - Talk To A Trade Mark Attorney To Avoid Being Dazed & Confused...

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

New Year New Risk Assessment - Key Learning Points From Ofcom's Year 1 Online Safety Risk Assessments Report

United Kingdom IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

EU Trilogue Opens Regulatory Pathway For Plants Developed Using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) To The Benefit Of Agritech And Foodtech Innovators

European Union IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Why LEGO's SMART Play Strategy Just Clicks

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Agritech Thymes: Unlocking The Soil Microbiome: Driving Agritech Innovation In The UK

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

3G: The Next Generation

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Can A Face Be Registered As A Trade Mark – The Topic For 2026? The Jan Smit Case Pending Before The Grand Board Of Appeal

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik AŞ (‘Gürok') vs Olav GmbH (‘Olav') – a question of quantity versus quality?

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

The EU's Digital Omnibus: Everything You Need To Know

European Union Technology

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Ius Laboris

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

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Tech 10 – Episode 9: Gartner IT Symposium: Reflections And Tech Trends For 2026 (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Episode 23: Mergerspresso - Christmas Special (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Addleshaw Goddard

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

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

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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

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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

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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

United Kingdom IP

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

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Rouse

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

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

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Patent

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

The UKIPO's decision in O/0756/25 concerning patent application GB2301883.1, "System and Method for Using Intelligent Codes in Conjunction with Non-Fungible Tokens", outlines how inventions based on NFTs...

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

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

The Boards of Appeal of the EPO (BoA) are the appeal body that reviews EPO decisions.

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

In April 2022, when the UK Government announced its goal for 50GW of offshore wind by 2030 with bold claims like "we will be the Saudi Arabia of wind power", many commented...

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

EU Trilogue Opens Regulatory Pathway For Plants Developed Using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) To The Benefit Of Agritech And Foodtech Innovators

European Union IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Why LEGO's SMART Play Strategy Just Clicks

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Agritech Thymes: Unlocking The Soil Microbiome: Driving Agritech Innovation In The UK

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

3G: The Next Generation

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Horizon Scanner – Intellectual Property For Chinese Businesses - January 2026

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

The Concept Of 'Overall Impression' In UK And EU Registered Design Law (Podcast)

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

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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

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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

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Rothera Bray

Novelty Over Clinical Trials At The EPO (Video)

HL

HGF Ltd

Brand Security In A Modern World: Author Q&A - Kirsten Gilbert (Video)

MC

Marks & Clerk

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

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Gowling WLG

Watch Now: Setting Your IP Strategy For 2025 – Strategic Patent And Trade Secret Portfolio Development (Video)

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Keltie LLP

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