United Kingdom: Intellectual Property

As we approach INTA 2026 in London, this exploration examines the rapidly evolving relationship between copyright owners and AI developers. With litigation, licensing agreements, and legislative frameworks all in flux...

As AI-generated deepfakes increasingly threaten celebrity reputations and enable fraud, traditional legal protections like passing off and copyright are proving inadequate. Can registered trade marks offer a more robust defence by converting personal features into enforceable rights against unauthorised commercial exploitation?

Recently, a project called "MALUS" went viral in the software development community. By pointing an AI agent at the content of an Open Source project, MALUS claimed to produce analogous...

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

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

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

A recent Patents Court decision examines the intersection of patent protection and trade mark law, clarifying when businesses can claim "honest commercial practices" when advertising services that may involve copying branded products. The case explores whether a locksmith's advertisement to copy premium security keys crosses legal boundaries when some of those keys remain under patent protection.

The Unified Patent Court has rapidly established itself as a central venue for European patent disputes, but how does it handle the protection of sensitive commercial information? This analysis examines the UPC's evolving framework for confidentiality orders, exploring the procedural requirements, the court's balancing...

Petzl, the renowned climbing equipment manufacturer, has unveiled prototype spring-loaded camming devices at the CWA Summit, backed by a newly granted French patent and pending international applications.

AI is rapidly transforming both cyberattacks and cyber‑defence, making it essential for innovators to adopt a strategic approach to protecting AI‑driven cybersecurity technologies.

The UPC's Court of Appeal (CoA) has issued a decision dealing with the issue of protection of trade secrets and confidential information in UPC proceedings (EOFlow v Insulet UPC_CoA_930/2025, 18 March 2026).

Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging.