What is my claim scope in Europe? In June 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal issued its decision in seminal case G1/24 in what has been... In June 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal issued its decision in seminal case G1/24 in what has been... Read more
EasyGroup v Premier Inn EasyGroup lose battle with Premier Inn over ‘Rest easy’ branding in a case which demonstrates key points for trade... EasyGroup lose battle with Premier Inn over ‘Rest easy’ branding in a case which demonstrates key points for trade... Read more
The rising scrutiny of green trade marks Recent developments in EUIPO & UKIPO decisions indicate a growing regulatory focus on combating greenwashing which has raised significant... Recent developments in EUIPO & UKIPO decisions indicate a growing regulatory focus on combating greenwashing which has raised significant... Read more
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s new pilot project on non-use cancellation proceedings What are the key features of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's pilot project? What are the key features of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's pilot project? Read more
Key question on patent amendments referred to Enlarged Board of Appeal This referral, identified as G1/25, could have wide-reaching implications and will hopefully provide some clarity on the extent of required... This referral, identified as G1/25, could have wide-reaching implications and will hopefully provide some clarity on the extent of required... Read more
Shapes, Surveys and Similarity What can we learn from Abbott v Sinocare about current UK trade mark law and practice? What can we learn from Abbott v Sinocare about current UK trade mark law and practice? Read more
New UK rules on goods and services for trade mark applications Following the 2024 judgement in the dispute between Sky Ltd and SkyKick UK Ltd, the UK Intellectual Property Office... Following the 2024 judgement in the dispute between Sky Ltd and SkyKick UK Ltd, the UK Intellectual Property Office... Read more
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