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

Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE has granted permission to Getty to appeal her finding of no secondary copyright infringement in her judgment of 4 November...

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rebranding The Journey

We've reached the end of December, and train stations are packed with travellers heading home to spend Christmas with their families.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The Dryrobe Case: When Is A Trade Mark Generic? An Interview With Theo Barclay (Podcast)

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview Theo Barclay of 4 New Square, who was the successful lead counsel for Dryrobe Limited, in the recent decision of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)...

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

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

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Marks & Clerk

Dryrobe Avoids "Genericide" In High Court Decision

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

How The Grinch Won Christmas: Character Merchandising And IP In Christmas Adverts

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

[Blog] Post-Brexit : fin de la période transitoire pour les marques clonées

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

When Retail Branding Meets Politics

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

WIPO Announces Key Updates To The 13th Edition Of The Nice Classification System

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

UK Trademark Renewal Fees To Rise By 25% – Act Now To Secure Cost Advantages

United Kingdom IP

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Chang Tsi & Partners

EU Reaches Provisional Agreement On Reform For Regulatory Exclusivity Periods For Pharma Products

European Union IP

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J A Kemp LLP

No Ifs, Just Butts – Another Slogan Dispute For Sweaty Betty

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

A Bad Beginning Makes A Bad Ending

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Nice Classification Changes From January 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Renters' Rights Act 2025: What You Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

COP30: What Were The Key Outcomes?

Worldwide Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

S6:E4 – The Distillery Bringing Anglo-Saxon History Back To Life: Chris Ferguson (Video)

United Kingdom Strategy

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Square One

S6:E3 – The Fight For LGBTQ+ Rights In The UK Isn't Over: Peter Darrant (Video)

United Kingdom Government

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Square One

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

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

Recording Assignments Of IP Rights Worldwide: Procedures And Pitfalls

Assignments of intellectual property (IP) rights – patents, trade marks, copyright and designs – are routine in transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. While the underlying transfer is governed by contract law...

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Boult Wade Tennant

Intellectual Property Trends & Developments: Looking To 2026

Our patent, trade mark and design attorneys have distilled their thoughts on what IP professionals, business leaders and innovators should prepare for in 2026.

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Netflix vs Paramount: A Defining Moment For Global Entertainment

Everyone in the film industry is talking about Netflix's attempt to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and its portfolio, which includes Warner Bros, New Line Cinema, and HBO Max.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Marks & Clerk

Dryrobe Judgment Provides Useful Guidance On Avoiding Trade Mark Genericism

On 4 December the IPEC handed down its judgment in the case of Dryrobe Limited v Caesr Group Limited t/a D-Robe Outdoors. It relates to the trade mark infringement and passing...

United Kingdom IP

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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

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Potter Clarkson

.MOBILE Domain Has Launched: What You Need To Know As A Brand Owner

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

The End Of The Brexit Overhang For Trade Marks: Review, Refile And Revoke.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

On The Attempted Ownership Of Vegetables

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Tesco v Lidl Over "Clubcard Prices" Logo

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

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

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Higher Quality, Faster IP Prep & Pros Management With Qthena AI-assistant

United Kingdom IP

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Equinox

Pulsar Fusion Secures ESA Support For Hall Effect Thruster Development

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

BVG v EUIPO: A Sound Mark Judgment That Resonates Beyond Melody

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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

Selecting the right IP law firm for a tender or call for tender (CFT) is a strategic decision that safeguards your company's intangible assets and competitive edge.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Higher Quality, Faster IP Prep & Pros Management With Qthena AI-assistant

Qthena is the leading AI assistant for patent and trademark productivity, transforming your complex workflows and empowering strategic decision-making.

United Kingdom IP

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Equinox

Pulsar Fusion Secures ESA Support For Hall Effect Thruster Development

UK-based start-up, Pulsar Fusion has successfully secured a new 18-month contract under ESA's General Support Technology Programme (GSTP).

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

BVG v EUIPO: A Sound Mark Judgment That Resonates Beyond Melody

On 10 September 2025, the General Court of the European Union delivered a judgment in Case T‑288/24 – BVG v EUIPO that merits close attention from trade mark practitioners and also brand owners.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

A Mark Of Progress? Getty v Stability AI's Impact On IP Infringement In The Age Of AI

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

The End Of UK Series Trade Marks: How The UKIPO Changes Affect Your Filing Strategy

This marks a significant shift for trade mark applicants, who will no longer be able to protect multiple variations of a mark within a single application, and reflects the UKIPO's aim to reduce...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Can A Celebrity Register A Trade Mark For Their Face In The UK To Combat AI Deepfakes?

Under UK law, there is no standalone "image right" or statutory personality right, unlike other jurisdictions. Instead, celebrities must rely on a patchwork of protections, including passing off and trade mark infringement.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Getty Image Loses Copyright Infringement Claim Against Stability AI In UK's First-of-its-Kind Ruling

On 4 November 2025, the UK High Court handed down its highly anticipated landmark judgment in Getty Images (US) Inc & ors v Stability AI Limited [2025] EWHC 2863 (Ch).

United Kingdom IP

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Ropes & Gray LLP

L'Oréal v. Nkd: What This Trademark Battle Means For SMEs And UK IP Law

Disproportionate Impact on Small Businesses: Missed renewals can turn into costly litigation—active IP management is critical.

United Kingdom IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

A Seat In Intellectual Property Disputes

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Series Trade Marks And Rising Official Fees: Why Businesses Should Act Now

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

"Wear The Damn Shorts" – Sweaty Betty And The Tricky Question Of Ownership In Slogans

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

UKIPO Set To Increase Fees For The First Time In Years From April 2026

United Kingdom IP

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K&L Gates LLP

UK IPO Fees To Increase From 1 April 2026

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

From Crumb To Concept: A Recipe For Brand Strategy

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Protecting The Magic: Reflections On MAF 2025 And The Power Of IP

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Insights Into The Valuation Of Brands: In Conversation With Beth Rubin

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Stay Alert: Misleading Trade Mark Communications On The Rise

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

WIPO Pulse 2025 - Global IP Awareness Rises, But Regional Gaps Persist

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

IP Insights: November 2025

United Kingdom IP

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Browne Jacobson

First High Court Judgement In The UK On Copyright Claims Relating To Use Of Works In AI Training And Outputs

United Kingdom IP

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Square One

Retailers Liability And AI Applications

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

UK Court Weighs In On AI Copyright Debate

United Kingdom IP

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Torys LLP

Getty Images v Stability AI: What The High Court's Decision Means For Rights-Holders And AI Developers

United Kingdom IP

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Mayer Brown

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Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

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Lewis Silkin

Trademark Protection - Essential Strategies For Protecting Your Brand (Video)

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DMH Stallard

AI Foundation Models And Intellectual Property (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

Claim One – #04 Brexit Overview (Video)

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HLK

It's Dangerous To Go Alone: IP In Video Games

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Marks & Clerk

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