Are there exclusions to design rights?
What are the exclusions to design rights? There are certain things that cannot be protected by design rights: the design of a product must [...]
Trade Mark Classification
Trade Mark Classification How many trade mark classes are there? There is a total of 45 trade mark classes in the UK. The classes cover a broad [...]
What are the exceptions to copyright?
What are the exceptions to copyright? There are certain circumstances in which copyright doesn't apply, meaning copying of work without authorisation isn't unlawful. Exceptions [...]
5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2025
5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2025 As we approach 2025, our legal experts predict the top 5 tech trends to watch in 2025. [...]
AI training – UK Government proposes copyright law exception
AI Training - UK Government Proposes Copyright Exception The UK Government has launched its much-anticipated consultation on the application of UK copyright law to the training of [...]
WaterRower sends ripples across copyright and design community
WaterRower sends ripples across copyright and design community The UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) has handed down judgement in the long-awaited WaterRower copyright [...]
Bad faith in trade mark dispute: SkyKick v Sky
Bad Faith in Trade Mark Dispute: SkyKick v Sky The UK Supreme Court has overturned the Court of Appeal on key aspects of bad [...]
How long does copyright protection last in the UK?
How long does copyright protection last in the UK? Provided the work qualifies for protection in the UK, copyright lasts for the lifetime of [...]
What are the benefits of trade mark registration?
What are the benefits of trade mark registration? By registering your brand name and other identifying features as trade marks, you secure a monopoly [...]
Patenting Artificial Intelligence – UK Update
Patenting Artificial Intelligence - UK Update The Court of Appeal has ruled that Emotional Perception AI's neural-network based music recommendation tool should be treated [...]
