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

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the concept of ‘overall impression' in registered design law in the United Kingdom and European Union. Rebecca and Lee also discuss where a claimant was successful in an action...

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Post-Brexit : Fin de la période transitoire pour les marques clonées

Avec la fin imminente de la période transitoire pour les marques clonées au Royaume-Uni, celles-ci pourraient devenir vulnérables aux actions en déchéance pour non-usage.

United Kingdom IP

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Novagraaf Group

Lily Allen Files Trade Mark For West End Girl

At the end of last year, Lily Allen released West End Girl, her first new album in seven years. The title references London's theatre district and reflects the singer's time away from the studio, during which she performed...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

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Potter Clarkson

Big Picture For Business 2026

United Kingdom Strategy

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Gowling WLG

UK Trademarks In 2025: Three Landmark Rulings And What They Mean

United Kingdom IP

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

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

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Transferrable IP Considerations From The UK Auto Industry

United Kingdom IP

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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

Brexit Five Years On: Managing Non-use Risks Ahead Of January 2026

European Union IP

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Murgitroyd

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

Rebranding The Journey

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Mo Salah's Own Goal: When Venting On Social Media Outside Of The Workplace Leads To A Red Card

United Kingdom Commercial

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Withers LLP

Our Tech Predictions For 2026

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

What Differences Can Corporates Leverage Between US And UK Capital Markets? (Video)

United Kingdom Finance

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

CSRD And CSDDD Version 2.0 – The EU's Sustainability Framework Redefined

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

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

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Dryrobe Avoids "Genericide" In High Court Decision

On 4 December 2025, HHJ Melissa Clarke ruled that a number of UK trade mark registrations for marks containing "Dryrobe" owned by Dryrobe Limited are valid and should remain registered.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

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

Christmas may be just around the corner, but not everything is sleigh bells and tinsel. This year, The Grinch has stolen the spotlight—starring in major UK Christmas adverts for Asda and McDonald's.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

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

Lors du Brexit, une période de transition avait été prévue pour les marques clonées, leur permettant pendant 5 ans de revendiquer un usage au sein de l'Union Européenne.

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

When Retail Branding Meets Politics

In November 2022, the Flemish political party Vlaams Belang presented its "IKEA-PLAN – Immigratie Kan Echt Anders" ("Immigration Really Can Be Different").

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

Recording Assignments Of IP Rights Worldwide: Procedures And Pitfalls

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Boult Wade Tennant

Intellectual Property Trends & Developments: Looking To 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Netflix vs Paramount: A Defining Moment For Global Entertainment

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Marks & Clerk

Dryrobe Judgment Provides Useful Guidance On Avoiding Trade Mark Genericism

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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

Tesco v Lidl Over "Clubcard Prices" Logo

A decision of interest to the retail industry and retailers, but also to trade mark attorneys and lawyers on the everchanging topic of bad faith.

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

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

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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

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 UK Intellectual Property Office's Plans To Increase Fees - Take Action Now?

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The Thom Browne/Adidas Decision: Another Battle Of The Stripes (Video)

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Position Trade Marks In Fashion (Video)

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

Fit For A Brand, Not A King: Navigating Royal-inspired Branding At The UKIPO

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

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

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?

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

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

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

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DMH Stallard

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2024 (Video)

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Lewis Silkin

IP In The Metaverse - Same, Same But Different? (Video)

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Gowling WLG

AI Foundation Models And Intellectual Property (Video)

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Kemp IT Law

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

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Marks & Clerk

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