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If You're Not Thinking About Intellectual Property, You're Not Thinking About Impact

Most of us start in research with big dreams—curing cancer, tackling climate change, creating something that matters.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

SPC Export Waiver: High Court Clarifies Notification Requirements

The case concerned the scope of the UK's SPC manufacturing waiver for export, which permits the making of products protected by a supplementary protection certificate...

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Nuclear IP 2025 Trends: Continuing Chinese Dominance, US & South Korea Emerge

In 2023, Giles Pinnington considered filing trends for nuclear energy-related patents in the context of discussing the nuclear landscape (https://www.marks-clerk.com/insights/latest-insights/102jvph-driving-rd-to-build-a-nuclear-industry/).

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Survival Of The Fittest: Strava Sues Garmin For Patent Infringement

Fitness app company Strava has recently made waves in the running and cycling communities after suing Garmin for patent infringement in the US...

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Murgitroyd

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

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Potter Clarkson

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

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Boult Wade Tennant

Quantum AI Patent Applications Grow In Line With Overall AI Growth, Despite The EPO's Focus On Technical Problems, Marks & Clerk Report Finds

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

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Marks & Clerk

From Office Thermostats To Planetary Impact: A Cambridge Quest For Greener Cooling

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

No One-size-fits-all: Unitary Patent Or National Validation?

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Boardroom Agility—Strategies For Modern Boards Managing Crises, Compliance & Collective Responsibility (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are The Key Steps? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

Major ILR Changes Incoming – A Moment Of Unprecedented Shift

United Kingdom Immigration

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WestBridge Business Immigration

Mondaq Spotlight: Navigating The UK's New Immigration Landscape (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

The UKIPO's Consultation On Changes To UK Design Law And Its Possible Impact On Fashion Designs (Podcast)

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

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Copyright

A Seat In Intellectual Property Disputes

The IP LPG advises on all core intellectual property rights, including copyright, trade marks, design rights and patents. Within that, the IP Disputes team focuses on contentious matters resulting from alleged infringements and the enforcement of our clients' rights.

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

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

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Manchester Animation Festival with my colleague Marcus Riby-Smith.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Don't Cheat At Cards: Design Theft And Temu's New Tech

According to The Greeting Card Association (GCA) - the voice of the UK greeting card industry - the UK sends more cards per person than any other nation. Based on a recent GCA report, this equates to an annual market...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

All Aboard For Additive! LEGO Makes First 3D-printed Production Part

United Kingdom IP

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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

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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Licensing & Syndication

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

In the world of hospitality, your premises licence is the cornerstone of your business operation. Whether you run a buzzing bar, a boutique hotel...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

Lesley Harper and Jo Soar from our fabulous Licensing team visited Derby, to judge the Best Bar Award in the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

As part of SXSW's first tever UK edition, Lewis Silkin brought together a packed room to hear five esharp minds – photographer-advocate Isabelle Doran...

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

License Analogy And Right To Information In Cases Of Unauthorized Image Use – The "Cologne Cathedral Case"

United Kingdom IP

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Maucher Jenkins

Football Governance Act Becomes Law

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

UK IPO Launches Consultation On Standard Essential Patents

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

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Patent

If You're Not Thinking About Intellectual Property, You're Not Thinking About Impact

Most of us start in research with big dreams—curing cancer, tackling climate change, creating something that matters.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

SPC Export Waiver: High Court Clarifies Notification Requirements

The case concerned the scope of the UK's SPC manufacturing waiver for export, which permits the making of products protected by a supplementary protection certificate...

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Nuclear IP 2025 Trends: Continuing Chinese Dominance, US & South Korea Emerge

In 2023, Giles Pinnington considered filing trends for nuclear energy-related patents in the context of discussing the nuclear landscape (https://www.marks-clerk.com/insights/latest-insights/102jvph-driving-rd-to-build-a-nuclear-industry/).

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Survival Of The Fittest: Strava Sues Garmin For Patent Infringement

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

A Seat In Intellectual Property Disputes

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Quantum AI Patent Applications Grow In Line With Overall AI Growth, Despite The EPO's Focus On Technical Problems, Marks & Clerk Report Finds

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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 Office Thermostats To Planetary Impact: A Cambridge Quest For Greener Cooling

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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Trade Secrets

If You're Not Thinking About Intellectual Property, You're Not Thinking About Impact

Most of us start in research with big dreams—curing cancer, tackling climate change, creating something that matters.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

EU Digital Omnibus Proposals To Reform Data And AI Laws – The Official Version

On 19 November, the EU published its "Digital Omnibus", meaning its proposals to reform data and AI laws, which are made within a broader context of simplification and with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness...

European Union Privacy

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Addleshaw Goddard

Practical Q&A | Software Protection Under The New Patent Law

Featuring three essential Q&As on trade secret applicability, overseas filing strategies, and protection of innovative business models.

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

A Guide To IP Audits – What Are They And Does Your Startup Need One?

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

UK Court Of Appeal Clarifies Redaction Test In Optis V Apple FRAND Licensing Dispute

United Kingdom Litigation

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Gowling WLG

Protecting Digital Health Innovation In The AI Revolution

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

The EU Data Act Has Taken Effect: Focus On Automotive And Cloud Providers

European Union IP

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Mayer Brown

Confidential Information And Trade Secrets: The CoA Provides Direction On What Is Protected In UK FRAND Proceedings

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protecting AI With IP: Comparing Approaches Taken In The US And UK

United Kingdom IP

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Mayer Brown

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

Antibodies (Video)

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HGF Ltd

Honda Launches (And Lands) Rocket Test (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

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Lewis Silkin

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

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Gowling WLG

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