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The Unified Patent Court Grants "Long-Arm" Injunction Covering The UK

The defendant raised an invalidity defence and, in line with the CJEU's decision in Electrolux, the UPC assessed validity as a pre-requisite for infringement while maintaining jurisdiction, but with the outcome only taking effect between the parties.

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A&O Shearman

Town, Gown, And Trade Marks: How Cambridge's Innovation Ecosystem Is Shaping Brand Protection

Cambridge is renowned for its centuries-old academic excellence, but in the modern day, it has become a powerhouse of innovation.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

From Ruby Pineapples To Diamond Strawberries: An IP Overview Of Designer Fruits

Until the early 19th century, exotic fruits such as pineapples were associated with luxury and status, available only to the wealthiest few.

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

UPC Court Of Appeal Affirms Non-Discretionary Nature Of Article 64 UPCA Remedies

In its decision of 3 October 2025, the UPC Court of Appeal clarified the application of Article 64 UPCA, which governs corrective measures such as recall, removal, and destruction of infringing products.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UPC Anti–Interim Licence Injunction Prompts English Anti–Anti Suit Response

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Patent Trolling In The XR Sector — A Paper Tiger, Or Virtual Nightmare?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Protect It Before You Promote It: IP Advice For MedTech Innovators

United Kingdom IP

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HGF Ltd

The L-shape Of Things To Come? Netherlands Court Grants Pan-EU Relief In Tripp Trapp Chair Works Of Applied Art Copyright Dispute

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Autumn Trade Mark Report 2025

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Influencing Influencers – Ad Standards Releases Latest Edition Of Influencer Marketing Disclosure Guidelines

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UPC: Legal Advice As A Lifeline - UPC Clarifies Director Liability In Philips v. Belkin

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Maximising The EPO's Fee Reductions For Micro-Entities

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UPC Grants Ex-Parte Order For Evidence Gathering At Trade Fair

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

ENERJO And SkyKick: The Boundaries Of Bad Faith And The Future Of Broad Filings

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Public Law Podcast Episode 22: Back To School - Wrap Up Of Key Developments

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Refugee Family Reunion Closed: New Visa Options (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Culture & Compliance Chronicles: Boardroom Agility—Strategies For Modern Boards Managing Crises, Compliance & Collective Responsibility (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Happy Birthday To The Online Safety Act!

United Kingdom Privacy

LS

Lewis Silkin

Fitness Giants Face Off: Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments And Heatmaps

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

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Copyright

The L-shape Of Things To Come? Netherlands Court Grants Pan-EU Relief In Tripp Trapp Chair Works Of Applied Art Copyright Dispute

The Dutch court reaffirms its credentials as a hot spot for European copyright litigation on works of applied art by granting a pan-European injunction to the famous Tripp Trapp chair.

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Influencing Influencers – Ad Standards Releases Latest Edition Of Influencer Marketing Disclosure Guidelines

Social media has become a centre stage for brands to promote their products, and influencers have become a vital part of the marketing ecosystem.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

The UKIPO's Consultation On Changes To UK Design Law And Its Possible Impact On Fashion Designs (Podcast)

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis interview their HGF colleague Rachel Platts about the UKIPO's consultation on proposed changes to UK design law and their impact on fashion design.

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

The Data (Use And Access) Act 2025: What We Can Expect To See From The New Legislation

United Kingdom Technology

Gardner Leader

Documents Leaked Online? Copyright May Be The Fastest Fix

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

Protecting AI With IP: Comparing Approaches Taken In The US And UK

United Kingdom IP

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Mayer Brown

The 'Messy' Credit Clash

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

CMA Makes Recommendation On The Future Of The Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER)

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Transparency Requirements Re Training Data And Compliance With Copyright Law Come Into Force In EU

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

In the world of hospitality, your premises licence is the cornerstone of your business operation. Whether you run a buzzing bar, a boutique hotel...

United Kingdom Media & IT

RB

Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

Lesley Harper and Jo Soar from our fabulous Licensing team visited Derby, to judge the Best Bar Award in the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

As part of SXSW's first tever UK edition, Lewis Silkin brought together a packed room to hear five esharp minds – photographer-advocate Isabelle Doran...

United Kingdom Technology

LS

Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

R

Rouse

Reimagining Licensing: A Joint Industry-government Vision For The Future 

United Kingdom IP

RB

Rothera Bray

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

License Analogy And Right To Information In Cases Of Unauthorized Image Use – The "Cologne Cathedral Case"

United Kingdom IP

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Maucher Jenkins

Football Governance Act Becomes Law

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

UK IPO Launches Consultation On Standard Essential Patents

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

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Patent

The Unified Patent Court Grants "Long-Arm" Injunction Covering The UK

The defendant raised an invalidity defence and, in line with the CJEU's decision in Electrolux, the UPC assessed validity as a pre-requisite for infringement while maintaining jurisdiction, but with the outcome only taking effect between the parties.

AO

A&O Shearman

From Ruby Pineapples To Diamond Strawberries: An IP Overview Of Designer Fruits

Until the early 19th century, exotic fruits such as pineapples were associated with luxury and status, available only to the wealthiest few.

United Kingdom IP

B

Boult Wade Tennant

UPC Court Of Appeal Affirms Non-Discretionary Nature Of Article 64 UPCA Remedies

In its decision of 3 October 2025, the UPC Court of Appeal clarified the application of Article 64 UPCA, which governs corrective measures such as recall, removal, and destruction of infringing products.

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

UPC Anti–Interim Licence Injunction Prompts English Anti–Anti Suit Response

United Kingdom IP

LS

Lewis Silkin

Patent Trolling In The XR Sector — A Paper Tiger, Or Virtual Nightmare?

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

"Pay-for-delay" Continued: Court Of Justice Rules On Appeal In Teva-Cephalon

European Union Anti-trust

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protect It Before You Promote It: IP Advice For MedTech Innovators

United Kingdom IP

HL

HGF Ltd

UPC: Legal Advice As A Lifeline - UPC Clarifies Director Liability In Philips v. Belkin

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Maximising The EPO's Fee Reductions For Micro-Entities

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

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Trade Secrets

Confidential Information And Trade Secrets: The CoA Provides Direction On What Is Protected In UK FRAND Proceedings

In a third party appeal concerning the "proper scope of redactions of a non-party's confidential information in a FRAND judgment", the Court of Appeal (CoA) has confirmed the test for redaction of confidential information...

United Kingdom IP

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protecting AI With IP: Comparing Approaches Taken In The US And UK

The swift evolution in artificial intelligence ("AI") has prompted discussion as to how IP law can protect AI assets and AI output.

United Kingdom IP

MB

Mayer Brown

The EU Data Act: What's It For And What Do I Have To Do?

The EU Data Act came into play on 12th September 2025. The Act applies to EU businesses within the EU and to importers into the EU.

European Union Privacy

LS

Lewis Silkin

How To Protect Your IP - Part 2

United Kingdom IP

BP

Burness Paull

The Recipe For Success: How Food Science Innovators Can Use IP To Retain Their Competitive Edge

United Kingdom Healthcare

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Boult Wade Tennant

Top Secret: Coca-Cola's IP Legacy

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

AI Legal Watch: July 2

United Kingdom Technology

BB

Baker Botts LLP

M&C In The News - From Trend To Target: Protecting Start-ups From Copycats

United Kingdom IP

MC

Marks & Clerk

Beyond The Headlines: DeepSeek And The Ongoing Legal Risks Of Open-Source AI

United Kingdom Technology

WL

Withers LLP

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

RB

Rothera Bray

Antibodies (Video)

HL

HGF Ltd

Honda Launches (And Lands) Rocket Test (Video)

MC

Marks & Clerk

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

LS

Lewis Silkin

Lifecycle Of A Smart Idea - The UPC: An 18-Month Round-Up (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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