Is “Smashburger” Too Descriptive for Trade Mark Protection?
Is "Smashburger" Too Descriptive for Trade Mark Protection? The restaurant industry thrives on memorable branding, but not every catchy business name qualifies for strong trade [...]
West Ham Trade Mark Dispute: EU Rejects “Westham” Opposition
West Ham Trade Mark Dispute: EU Rejects "Westham" Opposition A recent West Ham trade mark dispute has highlighted the challenges even major football clubs face [...]
Shein Temu Copyright Dispute: What It Means for Online Retailers
Shein Temu Copyright Dispute: What It Means For Online Retailers The ongoing Shein Temu copyright dispute before the UK High Court is shaping up to be [...]
Red Bull Blocks “GymBull” in EU Trademark Opposition
Red Bull Blocks "GymBull" in EU Trademark Opposition A recent EU trademark opposition decision involving global energy drink giant Red Bull and a Dubai-based distributor [...]
World IP Day 2026: What the Olympics Teach Us About Trade Marks and Licensing
World IP Day 2026: What the Olympics Teach Us About Trade Marks and Licensing To mark World IP Day on 26 April, we reflect [...]
UKIPO Fee Increase April 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
UKIPO Fee Increase April 2026: What Businesses Need to Know The UKIPO fee increase April 2026 will bring significant changes for businesses, innovators and brand [...]
How to Protect Copyright in Your Work
How to Protect Copyright in Your Work For creators, writers, designers, developers, and businesses alike, protecting original work is essential. Copyright law provides legal [...]
Wrigley Loses Bid to Revoke Multi-Flavour Candy Patent
Wrigley Loses Bid to Revoke Multi-Flavour Candy Patent A recent decision from the European Patent Office (EPO) offers important guidance on European patent inventive [...]
Louis Theroux Alien Autopsy Copyright Claim Dismissed
Louis Theroux Alien Autopsy Copyright Claim Dismissed The High Court has dismissed a claim alleging that Louis Theroux's production company infringed copyright in the 1995 film [...]
Artist Denies Holographer Rights in Queen Holographic Portraits Copyright Dispute
Artist Denies Holographer Rights in Queen Holographic Portraits Copyright Dispute A high-profile Queen holographic portraits copyright dispute is currently unfolding in the UK courts, [...]
