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 [...]
Nominet Cybersquatting Dispute Over Two Letter Domain
Nominet Cybersquatting Dispute Over Two Letter Domain A recent Nominet cybersquatting dispute has highlighted the risks of overreaching claims in UK domain name proceedings. In [...]
Estée Lauder Jo Malone Trademark Dispute Shows Pitfalls of Eponymous Brands
Estée Lauder Jo Malone Trademark Dispute Shows Pitfalls of Eponymous Brands The legal action brought by Estée Lauder Companies against fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone [...]
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 [...]
Furniture Design Infringement Dispute: Lessons from the “Augusta” Case
Furniture Design Infringement Dispute: Lessons from the 'Augusta' Case A recent furniture design infringement dispute involving a manufacturer's new "Augusta" dining range highlights the legal [...]
Costs of Rebranding After Trade Mark Infringement
Costs of Rebranding After Trade Mark Infringement Rebranding is often an exciting strategic move leading to new markets, refreshed identity and renewed customer energy. However, [...]
Oatly Post Milk Generation Trademark Refused by UK Supreme Court
Oatly Post Milk Generation Trademark Refused Britain's highest court has refused Oatly's attempt to register the phrase "Post Milk Generation" as a trade mark, confirming [...]
UK Legal AI Trademark Dispute Tests Boundaries of Trade Mark Law
UK Legal AI Trademark Dispute Tests Boundaries of Trade Mark Law The growth of artificial intelligence in the legal sector has accelerated rapidly, with [...]
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 [...]
