Insights

As the first European court issues its ruling in an AI and copyright dispute, we look at the latest development in this fast-evolving field of IP law.

Achieving sufficiency of description can be challenging for patent applications for AI inventions. What can we learn from the EPO Guidelines?

As demand for sustainable products has grown, so has the number of brands making green claims, but who is eligible to register ‘green trademarks’?

You can protect your brand assets using national, regional and/or international trademark filing systems. We outline the differences.

In a recent UK trademark decision, the Supreme Court considered what constitutes infringing use on global online marketplaces. Discover what it means for brand owners.

Is posting a mark merely communication, or does it constitute actual evidence of use? We examine a recent EU ruling on trademarks and social media.

Undertaking a regular trademark audit ensures your brand portfolio remains relevant and robust in a rapidly changing market. Find out why and where to start.

IP education: Get back to basics with our guide to the most important areas of intellectual property law.

In a trademark reputation decision, the car giant Tesla successfully invalidated a UK trademark for TESLA CHICKEN & PIZZA held by a small fast food shop.

Last year was a record year for the UDRP complaint procedure. Discover how the procedure works and when to use it.

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has published its comprehensive annual review of online counterfeiting on marketplaces, with sites ranked in order of ‘notorious counterfeiting and pir...

As excitement builds for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we summarise the IP dos and don’ts of the Olympics from protected trademarks to ambush marketing.

Following the end of the Brexit Transition Period, the UK courts have no longer been bound by new EU case law, as can be evidence in a recent ruling on trademark acquiescence.

After registered protection is obtained, how can an IP right holder further develop and strengthen a brand? One way is by developing a family of marks.

EUIPO and DG TAXUD have published their annual report on anti-counterfeiting measures and statistics in the European Union in 2022. Here, we summarise some of its key findings.

Although widely used in branding, slogan trademarks can be challenging to register. Find out how to satisfy criteria for their registration in the EU

CNIPA has just published new regulations implementing its Patent Law and new examination guidelines. We explain what this means for companies planning to file patents in China.

Is ambush marketing harmless fun or harmful IP infringement? Read our article to weigh the risks and opportunities.

As sports lovers worldwide eagerly await the launch of the 2024 Olympics in Paris this July and August, a complex game of IP protection is unfolding behind the scenes.

As another year starts, it is a good time to reflect on the changes to the IP landscape. Discover three changes that are likely to affect IP owners in 2024.