Intellectual property news and updates

We consider how intellectual property can be protected in the next digital revolution of technology.

From 19th January 2018, India has made its design data available within Designview following on from Japan joining on the 4th January.

Sean Connery has recently trademarked his own name in a move that has become increasingly popular among celebrities. We consider what the benefits are.

The official fees for UK patents and applications are increasing from 6th April 2018.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office’s decision to revoke Sony’s European Union trade mark “Vita” has been reversed by the General Court.

We provide an update on the current situation regarding the United Kingdom leaving the European Union and what effect this will have in relation to intellectual property rights.

We examine Coca-Cola's successful opposition against an EU trade mark which allegedly mimics the stylistic ‘tail’ which appears in their famous trade mark.

Congratulations to Chris Smith and Kerry Allen who have received awards from CITMA for their achievements on their respective trade mark qualification courses.

The EU General Court rejected Red Bull's appeal to trade mark the combination of the colours blue and silver that appear on their packaging.

In early November 2017, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision that the classic black cab 3-D shape could not be registered as a trade mark.