UPC Update: Proposed start date delayed The Unified Patent Court start date has been delayed by two months. The Unified Patent Court start date has been delayed by two months. Read more
Does use of a trade mark within the UK constitute valid use... The judgement of the Shopify vs Shoppi case has important implications for UK trade mark owners. The judgement of the Shopify vs Shoppi case has important implications for UK trade mark owners. 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
European Patent Office abolishes the 10 day rule The 10 day rule will be removed from the 1 November 2023. The 10 day rule will be removed from the 1 November 2023. Read more
Patenting AI inventions in the UK The UK IPO has published guidance on examination of AI patent applications in two parts; The Guidance and The... The UK IPO has published guidance on examination of AI patent applications in two parts; The Guidance and The... 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
UPC Update: Proposed start date announced The Unified Patent Court's 2023 start date has been announced. The Unified Patent Court's 2023 start date has been announced. Read more
The National Security and Investment Act 2021 and IP licensing Watch out for UK security-sensitive technology transactions. Watch out for UK security-sensitive technology transactions. Read more
