Insights

We’re excited to learn that the 2026 Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will take place from 2–6 May at ExCeL London, UK. Our London team is on hand in case you have any questions about preparing your visit to the next INTA Annual Meeting.  

Gain live expert insights from Alban Radivojevic and Vanessa Harrow on aligning trademarks, designs and patents to enable speed, protection and competitive edge. 

For successful companies, growth rarely occurs by chance. Expansion requires sharp choices, market insight and the ability to turn assets – such as trademarks and technology – into competitive advantage.

With Halloween just around the corner, it can be fun to get spooked. However, when it comes to trademark protection, you don't want to be...

Premier Inn has successfully defended a trademark infringement case brought by easyGroup concerning the use of the phrase ‘rest easy’, highlighting the limits of trademark protection where commonly used language is involved and reinforcing the importance of context and consumer perception in brand disputes. 

In June 2025, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled in favour of luxury watchmaker Rolex in a longstanding dispute with Pinel et Pinel over its watch winders, finding Pinel liable for unfair competition, misleading commercial practices and parasitism, as Florence Chapin explains.

The copyright cases featuring the Tripp Trapp highchair are increasing. Discover what the rulings reveal about the limits of copyright protection in the EU.

We’re excited to announce that the 39th MARQUES Annual Conference will take place from 16–19 September 2025 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands.

Discover why you need IP valuation, the different methods for the valuation of IPR portfolios, and how to get started with IPR valuation exercises.