Launch of the new digital service transformation at the UKIPO What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? Read more
Registered designs prove value for M&S in case against Aldi A good example of how the aesthetic appearance of products can be protected through registered designs. A good example of how the aesthetic appearance of products can be protected through registered designs. Read more
More clarity on “normal use” in EU design law The Court of Justice of the European Union has offered some clarity on what may be deemed 'normal use'. The Court of Justice of the European Union has offered some clarity on what may be deemed 'normal use'. Read more
UK Intellectual Property Office Tribunal – Change of practice Proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service. Proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service. Read more
Easy Sanitary Solutions v Group Nivelles This decision demonstrates the importance of including all the prior art which will be relied upon in the initial... This decision demonstrates the importance of including all the prior art which will be relied upon in the initial... Read more
The price of Banksy’s anonymity What is the background to Banksy's copyright dispute with fashion brand, Guess? What is the background to Banksy's copyright dispute with fashion brand, Guess? Read more
Innovation and Growth Report published by the UKIPO The UKIPO has published its Innovation and Growth Report for 2021/22. The UKIPO has published its Innovation and Growth Report for 2021/22. Read more
EUIPO guidance on designs in the Metaverse As use of the metaverse increases, protection of registered designs in the metaverse will become of greater importance. As use of the metaverse increases, protection of registered designs in the metaverse will become of greater importance. Read more
Ascension of China to the Hague System You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China. You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China. Read more
