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24 June 2025 UK Supreme Court finds post-sale confusion is a legitimate basis for infringement | Principle does not apply to dispute between Iconix and Dream Pairs over double-diamond Umbro mark | Delivers ‘strong rebuke’ to Court of Appeal after it ‘overstepped’ powers | Reaction from Umbro, Dream Pairs counsel.
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Trademarks
The extent to which ‘post-sale confusion’ should be taken into account when determining infringement will be explored by the country’s highest court, explains Peter Nunn of Mishcon de Reya.
Patents
The latest patent data reveals where artificial intelligence is heading in the global tech race and explains how, and why, China is setting the pace, explains Ana Neves of Inventa.
Future of IP
When an influencer’s monochrome aesthetic ended in the quiet dismissal of a complaint, it still left unanswered questions, explains William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
Trademarks
Inter partes hearings at the UK Intellectual Property Office that last two hours are aimed at reducing delays—the trick for advocates is knowing what to leave out, explains Aaron Wood of Novagraaf.
Artificial Intelligence
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
Patents
The CJEU’s decision provides another avenue to reap the known benefits of European courts, explain Bas Berghuis van Woortman and Ben Pleune.
Patents
Two years since the UPC opened its doors, various developments might influence the UK government to reassess its position, write Amanda Ebbutt and Paul England of Taylor Wessing.
Future of IP
Businesses should dig into their IP portfolios for anything that could be re-deployed in the energy transition—or even look at old tech for R&D inspiration, says John Johnston of HGF.
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Copyright
18 June 2025 ROSS Intelligence bid pays off in dispute with Thomson Reuters | First case of its kind to reach any Circuit court | “Future innovation in AI depends on a finding of fair use in this instance”, argues ROSS.
Trademarks
17 June 2025 Brand owners may rejoice following the UK’s highest court’s refusal to take up the discounter’s appeal—but does this leave critical questions unresolved?
AI
17 June 2025 Court of Appeal blocks Getty’s attempt to include CSAM in Stability AI lawsuit | Judge says claim came too late despite mentioning “violent and pornographic” outputs from Stable Diffusion | Trial resumes at the High Court.
Trademarks
16 June 2025 The VP and general counsel for China & APAC tells WIPR how creativity and psychology help her protect one of the world’s biggest toy brands.
Patents
16 June 2025 World’s largest sports retailer looks to protect aesthetic designs as it shifts from value-led to specialist brand | Functional products can enjoy design protection if aesthetic choices have been made, says General Court.
Careers
16 June 2025 The firm recruits a team of four from Deloitte to its London office, bringing expertise in brand protection, enforcement, transactions, and emerging technology.
Careers
16 June 2025 Eugene Goryunov, who joins the firm’s Washington, DC office from Haynes Boone, has led more than 500 proceedings before the USPTO.
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