With the Grinch leading major UK Christmas ads, brands are leveraging character merchandising and tight IP licensing to stand out in a £12bn festive advertising season.
WIPO’s updated Nice Classification, effective 1 Jan 2026, reclassifies eyewear, emergency vehicles, heated clothing and essential oils. Trademark owners should review portfolios and adjust filing strategies.
A look at the dispute between Sweaty Betty and Nixi Body over similar slogans and what it reveals about trade mark limits, descriptive branding and goodwill.
A guide to recording IP assignments worldwide, outlining key requirements, risks and best practices across the UK, EUIPO/EPC, Germany, Spain and the US to maintain ownership and enforce rights.
The CJEU clarifies that bad-faith trade mark filings face no time limits for invalidity actions, even when earlier owners knew of the bad faith or set deadlines in warning letters.
India has accepted its first smell trade mark for advertisement, a rose-scented tyre mark by Sumitomo. This milestone opens the door for broader protection of non-traditional trade marks.
Boult’s Finance Director Anna shares insights on leading a growing team, embracing challenges, building confidence and enjoying a rewarding finance career in a fast-changing world.
UK law offers no image rights, so celebrities rely on trade marks to protect their likeness. Clarkson’s filings show how trade marks may help counter AI deepfakes but highlight gaps in current law.
The UPC Court of Appeal has validated Amgen’s PCSK9 antibody patent and clarified its inventive step and medical-use claim approach, bringing UPC practice closer to the EPO.
The “wear the damn shorts” dispute reveals the risks brands face when using unregistered slogans and highlights why securing trade mark rights early is essential.
