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Don't Mention "Milk" (Unless You Are A Dairy Product)!

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in the appeal against the invalidation of Oatly's UK trade mark for the term "POST MILK GENERATION".

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Navigating The Rise Of Beauty Dupes: A Guide For Brands

For decades, the primary threat to beauty brands came from illegal counterfeits; products that fraudulently use a brand's name and logo to deceive consumers...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Innovate UK Announces £2 Million Funding Competition To Accelerate Development Of Non-animal Models For Pre-clinical Studies

Despite highly promising pre-clinical results, many clinical candidates fail when they enter into clinical trials in human populations, and ultimately never make it to market.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

An Overview Of GUI Patenting At The EPO: 2026 Update On Inventive Step And AI

Following my recent presentation at the EPO's Search and Examination Matters 2026 conference, this updated briefing reflects the latest developments...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Landmark UK Supreme Court Judgment Reshapes Patent Law For AI And Software Inventions

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

It's All Turned Sour: No Spilled Milk For Oatly - Only Spilled Oat-based Drink

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

T 1919/23 - When Is An Enantiomer 'Implicitly' Disclosed In The Eyes Of The EPO?

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Don't Cry Over Spilt "Milk": Key Takeaways From The Oatly Supreme Court Trade Mark Ruling

United Kingdom IP

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Keltie LLP

Dealing With Amazon Takedown Notices Based On UK Registered Designs: Best-practice Considerations

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Is Your AI Patent Dead? Think Again.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Stay Up-to-date With Official Office Law & News Updates Via The Equinox IP Law Portal

United Kingdom IP

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Equinox

UK Supreme Court Ruling On Patents And AI Is Boost For Innovation

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Unlocking Innovation Value: Why IP Strategy Matters More Than Ever For North West Businesses

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Can I Appeal An EPO Opposition Decision?

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

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Webinars

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 13 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM

Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM

From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 7 Oct 2025 | 10:00 AM

New Online Child Safety Rules: Stay Compliant, Avoid Risk

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LegalVision

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Innovate UK Announces £2 Million Funding Competition To Accelerate Development Of Non-animal Models For Pre-clinical Studies

Despite highly promising pre-clinical results, many clinical candidates fail when they enter into clinical trials in human populations, and ultimately never make it to market.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

An Overview Of GUI Patenting At The EPO: 2026 Update On Inventive Step And AI

Following my recent presentation at the EPO's Search and Examination Matters 2026 conference, this updated briefing reflects the latest developments...

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

Landmark UK Supreme Court Judgment Reshapes Patent Law For AI And Software Inventions

In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court has fundamentally reshaped the legal framework for patenting computer-implemented inventions, particularly those involving artificial intelligence.

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

T 1919/23 - When Is An Enantiomer 'Implicitly' Disclosed In The Eyes Of The EPO?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Is Your AI Patent Dead? Think Again.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Stay Up-to-date With Official Office Law & News Updates Via The Equinox IP Law Portal

United Kingdom IP

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Equinox

UK Supreme Court Ruling On Patents And AI Is Boost For Innovation

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Unlocking Innovation Value: Why IP Strategy Matters More Than Ever For North West Businesses

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Can I Appeal An EPO Opposition Decision?

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

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Trade Secrets

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

We were delighted to join Adam Myers on cyber security podcast Tales from the CyberLab, where Partners David Robinson and Fiona Phillips explored the rising – and often hidden – threat of intellectual property theft.

United Kingdom Technology

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Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Building A Global IP Strategy And Portfolio: Getting Started

However, IP rights are territorial. A patent or trade mark registration in one country does not automatically ensure protection in another.

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

东南亚商业秘密保护：综合指南

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Rouse

Strategies For Dealing With Trade Secrets In Transactions - HSF Kramer Writes For IAM

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

How To Protect Your New Product Launch: Essential IP Tips For Food And Drink Brands

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

What Should I Be Asking IP Firms To Present In A Tender?

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

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Licensing & Syndication

Festive Fizz Or Legal Risk? Salons Urged To Check Alcohol Licensing Rules Before Serving Drinks This Christmas

As salons across the UK prepare to add festive sparkle to their client experience, many are considering offering complimentary drinks during appointments.

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

Standardisation In Rail: Unlocking IP Revenue Streams For Manufacturers?

The UK Rail minister is looking to push towards standardised rolling-stock designs. Could this reshape the industry - not just operationally, but commercially?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

FRAND Interim Licensing – Where Are The Limits?

Over the last year the UK Court of Appeal has been developing a new line of case law in the FRAND space – creating, for the first time, 'interim licences'.

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

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Rouse

Reimagining Licensing: A Joint Industry-government Vision For The Future 

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

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Copyright

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

An Introductory Guide To IP For The Gaming Sector

Many specialists do not consider intellectual property when creating new games, yet it plays a vital role in securing creativity. Alban Radivojevic provides a practical introduction...

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Novagraaf Group

Why Are British Artists Suing A British Fashion House Over Graffiti On British Buildings, In America?

This case seems so straight-forward that fans of self-effacing legal articles might question why this one is worth the ink. UK-based graffiti artists Cole Smith, Reece Deardon...

United Kingdom IP

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Sportstech and the IP frontier: how do you protect sportstech innovation in the digital age?

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

M&C In The News: What To Watch In The UK And EU IP Landscape For 2026

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The Electrifying SAGA Continues: Court Of Appeal Decision In AGA Rangemaster v UK Innovations Group

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Machine Learning Invades The Metaverse

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

U.K. High Court Issues First Major Ruling On Generative AI And IP

United Kingdom IP

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Getty Granted Permission To Appeal Secondary Copyright Infringement Findings From Getty v Stability AI

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

Providing Enabling Disclosure For AI Inventions At The EPO (VIdeo)

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HGF Ltd

Brand Security In A Modern World: Author Q&A - Kirsten Gilbert (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

Lifecycle Of A Smart Idea - The UPC: An 18-Month Round-Up (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Watch Now: Setting Your IP Strategy For 2025 – Strategic Patent And Trade Secret Portfolio Development (Video)

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Keltie LLP

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