Intellectual property news and updates

Wilson Gunn has been named as a leading patent and trade mark firm in The Legal 500 2021 national rankings.

The trade mark was refused on the basis that it may falsely lead consumers to believe the applicant has Royal patronage or consent.

Additive manufacturing has previously been seen as being a major challenge for intellectual property protection but can it now be part of the solution?

Some temporary fee changes have been introduced by the UKIPO to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.

A warning regarding unsolicited renewal reminders from a firm called Stern Young & Partners.

What will the changes to UK trade mark and community design rights be after the Brexit transition period?

It has been confirmed that the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the UPC system.

The CJEU has ruled that a functional shape may be eligible for copyright protection in a recent judgement.

A recent decision made by the UK Supreme Court has important consequences for inventions in the biotech industry.

We take a look at the decision made by the Enlarged Board of Appeal, G3/19, regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals.