IP Audit for SMEs: Why Do SEPs Matter?
IP Audit for SMEs: Why Do SEPs Matter? A recent update from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) serves as a timely reminder that understanding [...]
UKIPO Trade Mark Tribunal Costs
UKIPO Trade Mark Tribunal Costs: What You Need To Know The Trade Mark Tribunal at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) handles disputes relating to [...]
Beware of “Trademark Conflict” Emails: A Growing Scam Targeting UK Businesses
Beware of "Trademark Conflict" Emails: A Growing Scam Targeting UK Businesses Over recent months, we have seen a significant increase in so-called "trademark conflict" [...]
Ofcom Investigation into X: Legal Implications for Online Platforms
Ofcom Investigation into X: Legal Implications for Online Platforms On 12 January 2026, the UK communications regulator Ofcom opened a formal investigation into X, the [...]
George Orwell EU Trade Mark Rejection
George Orwell EU Trade Mark Rejection Last week, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) Grand Board of Appeal rejected the mark GEORGE ORWELL as [...]
NHS Fife Faces Unprecedented Freedom of Information Intervention
NHS Fife Faces Unprecedented Freedom of Information Intervention NHS Fife is the subject of a Level 4 intervention by the Scottish Information Commissioner over its [...]
Defending a Claim of Confusion from a Competitor
Defending a Claim of Confusion from a Competitor This case study is about defending UK Trade Mark Opposition by a competitor, claiming a likelihood [...]
Dryrobe Wins Trademark Dispute Over Rival’s ‘D-Robe’ Brand
Dryrobe Wins Trademark Dispute Over Rival's 'D-Robe' Brand In a recent ruling from the UK High Court, outdoor-apparel company Dryrobe has secured a decisive [...]
Gola Sues Clarks for Trademark Infringement
Gola Sues Clarks for Trademark Infringement The owner of the classic Gola trainer has accused Clarks of selling shoes that allegedly copy Gola's protected "wing-flash" [...]
Spyros Melaris Sues Daily Mail for Copyright Infringement
Spyros Melaris Sues Daily Mail for Copyright Infringement The Spyros Melaris copyright infringement case against the Daily Mail highlights how major publishers can face serious [...]
