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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Could More Companies (E.g. SMEs In Scotland) Be Obtaining Financial Benefit Through Patent Box?

The latest set of annual statistics from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that the number of companies elected into Patent Box marginally increased in the tax year 2022 to 2023...

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

STOP PRESS: G 1/24 Update

The appeal concerned is T 873/24, and the question reportedly being referred to the EBA by the Board of Appeal concerns whether/how decision G 1/24 applies to the assessment of added matter (Article 123(2) EPC)...

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Dragons' Den - How Easy Would It Actually Be To Copy The Glawning Design?

I will admit I'm a bit late catching up on last week's episode of Dragons' Den.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Silicon Anodes And The Growing IP Landscape In Battery Technology

As reported in our previous article on the EPO's Patent Index, patent filings in the field of battery technology have surged in recent years, with year-on-year increases of over 20% being the norm.

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

Getty Images v. Stability AI: Focus On Trade Mark Infringement

United Kingdom IP

FH

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Nowhere To Stand: The CJEU Clarifies When Earlier Rights Must Still Exist In EUIPO Proceedings

European Union IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Oatly? I Can't Believe It's Not Mammary Secretions!

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Obtaining A Patent: What Makes An Invention Patentable?

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

A Mixed Bag: Key Takeaways From The Court Of Appeal On Patent Claim Construction, Equivalence, And Novelty

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

How Should Detention Data Inform Your Customs Strategy?

United Kingdom IP

R

Rouse

An Update On Late-filed Divisional Patent Applications

United Kingdom IP

B

Boult Wade Tennant

The Plot Thickens... G 1/24 (And G 1/25): EPO Update

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

UKIPO To Increase Official Fees From 1 April 2026

United Kingdom IP

JA

J A Kemp LLP

Digital Services Act: Shein Becomes The Latest VLOP To Face Formal Proceedings

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK Data Reform Becomes Reality: What This Means For You And What You Need To Do Next

United Kingdom Privacy

LS

Lewis Silkin

Al And Service Clauses Considerations For Commercial Dispute Lawyers (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

GC

Gatehouse Chambers

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 26: Stock Drop Claims (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

MC

Marks & Clerk

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 24: M&A Outlook: Reshaping Businesses (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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Copyright

Geo-blocking, VPNs And Copyright: Can You Really Contain Content On The Internet?

Media rights are regularly sliced and diced globally in a complex manner. Whether we're talking about sports broadcasts...

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Form vs. Function: A New IPEC Copyright Ruling

Just because two platforms exhibit the same functionality, doesn't mean copyright has been infringed. That is the clear message from the recent decision in Edozo Ltd v Valos (UK) Ltd [2026] EWHC 93 (IPEC).

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

An Introductory Guide To IP For The Gaming Sector

NG

Novagraaf Group

Why Are British Artists Suing A British Fashion House Over Graffiti On British Buildings, In America?

United Kingdom IP

KM

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

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

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Machine Learning Invades The Metaverse

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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Licensing & Syndication

Licensing For Sportstech: A Strategic Pathway To Monetisation, Commercialisation And Global Scaling

Licensing enables sportstech innovators to monetise their intellectual property efficiently, expand globally and scale without the heavy operational burden of traditional commercialisation.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

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?

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

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Patent

Could More Companies (E.g. SMEs In Scotland) Be Obtaining Financial Benefit Through Patent Box?

The latest set of annual statistics from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that the number of companies elected into Patent Box marginally increased in the tax year 2022 to 2023...

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

STOP PRESS: G 1/24 Update

The appeal concerned is T 873/24, and the question reportedly being referred to the EBA by the Board of Appeal concerns whether/how decision G 1/24 applies to the assessment of added matter (Article 123(2) EPC)...

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Dragons' Den - How Easy Would It Actually Be To Copy The Glawning Design?

I will admit I'm a bit late catching up on last week's episode of Dragons' Den.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Silicon Anodes And The Growing IP Landscape In Battery Technology

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

Obtaining A Patent: What Makes An Invention Patentable?

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

Virtual And Digital Health Digest – February 2026

United Kingdom Healthcare

AP

Arnold & Porter

A Mixed Bag: Key Takeaways From The Court Of Appeal On Patent Claim Construction, Equivalence, And Novelty

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

An Update On Late-filed Divisional Patent Applications

United Kingdom IP

B

Boult Wade Tennant

The Plot Thickens... G 1/24 (And G 1/25): EPO Update

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

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Trade Secrets

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

We were delighted to join Adam Myers on cyber security podcast Tales from the CyberLab, where Partners David Robinson and Fiona Phillips explored the rising – and often hidden – threat of intellectual property theft.

United Kingdom Technology

MC

Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Building A Global IP Strategy And Portfolio: Getting Started

However, IP rights are territorial. A patent or trade mark registration in one country does not automatically ensure protection in another.

United Kingdom IP

M

Murgitroyd

东南亚商业秘密保护：综合指南

R

Rouse

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

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

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

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

RB

Rothera Bray

Antibodies (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)

GW

Gowling WLG

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

KL

Keltie LLP

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