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With the end of the transitional period for Brexit cloned trademarks fast approaching, cloned UK marks could become vulnerable to cancellation for non-use. Vanessa Harrow shares what brand owners need to know about the changes and what steps they can take to ensure their intellectual property rights remain secure, valid and enforceable.
Is a sign consisting of a date sufficiently distinctive to be registered as a trademark in the watch and jewellery sector? In September 2025, the General Court of the European Union answered this in the negative regarding the application by watchmaker Montres Tudor SA to register ‘1926’ as a trademark right.
The ChatGPT Instant Checkout ushers in a new era of conversational commerce. Brands need to adapt their brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies to secure their sales in the AI era.
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.
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