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Future of IP
The move could unlock billions in life sciences collaborations and position the UK to rival the US and China. But turning a famously conservative, patient-safety-first institution into a commercially savvy innovation hub will be no small feat. 5 December 2025
Trademarks
Waterproof robe brand prevails at a UK court, setting a strategic blueprint for descriptive brands to protect their trademarks from genericide and imitators. 4 December 2025
Copyright
Court applies standard originality test to functional objects, but sparks debate with new ‘recognisability’ test for infringement. 4 December 2025
Patents
A Finnish wearable fitness gadget company has lost its bid to overturn the invalidation of a key patent, with the US Federal Circuit affirming it is abstract under Alice. 4 December 2025
Patents
A cornerstone of the US economic plan just got new IP protection, so what does it mean for the ‘inventor’ and what should companies leveraging AI do next? 3 December 2025
Copyright
With billions of dollars at stake and repercussions across the global digital ecosystem, the ruling could influence the future scope of ISP responsibilities and liability worldwide. 3 December 2025
Careers
Firm adds ex-DLA Piper litigator, who brings “deep technical experience” and “a proven track record” in complex patent and trade secrets cases. 3 December 2025
Trademarks
UK domain management firm Com Laude’s massive purchase of US rival Markmonitor signals a new era where the domain name is a critical operational asset. CEO Ben Crawford explains how he plans to be a bridge between corporate teams. 2 December 2025
Careers
The firm has hired a former chemical engineer with clients in aviation, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing, who also led Kilpatrick’s patent best practices committee. 2 December 2025
Copyright
Furniture designers are most directly affected by Mio/Konektra, but the ruling could reshape the continent’s legal relationship between copyright and design. 1 December 2025
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