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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.

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

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

Trade secrets are increasingly being used to protect investments in fast-moving areas of technological innovation.

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

EU Agrees On NGT Plant Regulation: What It Means For Patents And Licensing

With the aim of enabling innovative plant breeding and to maintain Europe's ability to be competitive in the International playing field...

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HGF Ltd

Dryrobe Avoids "Genericide" In High Court Decision

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Boult Wade Tennant

Festive Fizz Or Legal Risk? Salons Urged To Check Alcohol Licensing Rules Before Serving Drinks This Christmas

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Rothera Bray

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

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Boult Wade Tennant

[Blog] Royaume Uni : Les nouvelles exigences de l'autorité de dépôt de micro-organismes en procédure de Brevet

United Kingdom IP

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Novagraaf Group

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

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

The New NHS IP Rules: A Green Light For MedTech

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Patent Round Up Report 2025

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Lewis Silkin

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

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Boult Wade Tennant

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

The Space Season 3 Episode 5 (Podcast)

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Gowling WLG

Banking Litigation Podcast Episode 56: Monthly Update – September/October 2025

United Kingdom Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

United Kingdom Privacy

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Addleshaw Goddard

The Space: Mental Health And Wellbeing - Episode Four (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

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Copyright

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

UKIPO Consultation On Proposed Changes To UK Designs Law Framework

The UK Intellectual Property Office recently undertook a public consultation on modernising UK designs law...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Often Copied, Never Equaled: When Do Everyday Items Become Subject Of Copyright?

The borderline between ‘pure' works of art and mere utilitarian objects" – Can iconic, yet everyday products be protected under copyright?

European Union IP

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HGF Ltd

What Should I Be Asking IP Firms To Present In A Tender?

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Potter Clarkson

AI: So, Where's The Stability?

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ENS

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

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

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

German And U.K. Courts Diverge On Whether AI Models Infringe Copyright

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Copyright Law And Fashion (Video)

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HGF Ltd

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Licensing & Syndication

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

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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

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Marks & Clerk

FRAND Interim Licensing – Where Are The Limits?

Over the last year the UK Court of Appeal has been developing a new line of case law in the FRAND space – creating, for the first time, 'interim licences'.

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

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

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

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Patent

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

MC

Marks & Clerk

EU Agrees On NGT Plant Regulation: What It Means For Patents And Licensing

With the aim of enabling innovative plant breeding and to maintain Europe's ability to be competitive in the International playing field...

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

[Blog] Royaume Uni : Les nouvelles exigences de l'autorité de dépôt de micro-organismes en procédure de Brevet

Le Traité de Budapest permet de déposer des demandes de brevet impliquant un micro‑organisme dans quelque 80 pays moyennant un dépôt unique dudit micro‑organisme...

United Kingdom IP

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Novagraaf Group

The New NHS IP Rules: A Green Light For MedTech

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Patent Round Up Report 2025

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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

European Union IP

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J A Kemp LLP

UPChronicle - December 2025

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Recording Assignments Of IP Rights Worldwide: Procedures And Pitfalls

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Boult Wade Tennant

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Trade Secrets

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

Trade secrets are increasingly being used to protect investments in fast-moving areas of technological innovation.

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

MC

Marks & Clerk

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

The last few years have been important ones for intellectual property in the MedTech sector. With the Unified Patent Court (UPC) now fully operational and the UK courts continuing...

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

Playtech v Realtime: Court Of Appeal Finds No "Direct Damage" In The UK In A Cross‑border Trade Secrets Dispute

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

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

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

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

European Union Privacy

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Addleshaw Goddard

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

Novelty Over Clinical Trials At The EPO (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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