The UAE now permits trade mark filings for alcoholic beverages in Class 33 and beer in Class 32, aligning more closely with NICE Classification standards and offering stronger protection for brands.
Launching overseas? Discover six common trade mark pitfalls businesses face when entering Spain, Latin America and beyond.
From 1 August 2026, Jersey becomes an independent Madrid System designation. Brand owners must separately designate Jersey for new filings, renewals and subsequent designations.
From 9 July 2026, Algeria’s accession to the Hague Apostille Convention will simplify document attestation for IP matters between member countries, replacing multi-stage legalisation with Apostille.
Swatch’s US$170m claim against Samsung could reshape UK trade mark damages by recognising the commercial value of brand reputation, exclusivity and goodwill in the digital economy.
Inside the Patagonia v. PATTIE GONIA trademark battle: How a high-profile federal lawsuit in California exposes the high-stakes clash between brand protection, identity and modern social media.
As the UK trade mark register turns 150, a public vote names the nation’s most iconic brands, underscoring the lasting importance of robust trade mark protection.
Boult’s UPC team, led by Matthew Spencer and James Legg, was recognised by a win in the Europe Impact Case of the Year and Rachel Conroy, the Head of our Trade Marks Team, was named UK Trademark Attorney of the Year.
Estée Lauder’s suit against Jo Malone CBE and Zara highlights the risks founders face when their names become trade marks. A look at the “fault line” between personal identity and commercial law.
The Brooklyn Beckham trade mark raises key questions about who controls a celebrity’s own name, the limits of the “own name” defence and the long-term risks of name-based trade mark registrations.
