Webinar: Patenting paint and coating innovations Register for this 45 minute webinar on 11th September 2025. Register for this 45 minute webinar on 11th September 2025. Read more
Before it gets UGGly… The ‘UGG’ case highlights the importance of a proactive, strategic and future-focused approach when obtaining brand protection. The ‘UGG’ case highlights the importance of a proactive, strategic and future-focused approach when obtaining brand protection. Read more
New decision supports registering appearance of packaging and signage as trade marks We consider the trade mark infringement battle between Morley’s, a fried chicken takeaway chain and a competitor called Metro's. We consider the trade mark infringement battle between Morley’s, a fried chicken takeaway chain and a competitor called Metro's. Read more
The principle of ‘replacement’ and key UK Intellectual Property Office updates What is the principle of 'replacement' and how will the UKIPO's updates affect this? What is the principle of 'replacement' and how will the UKIPO's updates affect this? Read more
5 tips to help you protect a difficult-to-register trade mark Advice to help businesses who want to use more well known signs based on existing meaning, as trade marks. Advice to help businesses who want to use more well known signs based on existing meaning, as trade marks. Read more
The impact of European universities on patenting and innovation in Europe We highlight the key findings from the EPO's recent report on academic patenting by European universities. We highlight the key findings from the EPO's recent report on academic patenting by European universities. Read more
