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 [...]
Disney’s copyright in earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain
Disney's copyright in earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain Disney's copyright expires This year Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Steamboat Willie, [...]
6 easy tips to avoid Christmas shopping scams this year
6 easy tips to avoid Christmas shopping scams this year This might be the season for giving, but don't give scammers an early present [...]
Registered Designs – The Grace Period
Registered Designs - The Grace Period After months of drawings and mood boards, you're excited to have finalised your design and are ready to [...]
Does your startup have an intellectual property strategy?
Does your startup have an intellectual property strategy? Having a clear startup intellectual property strategy in place is important in order to understand who owns [...]
Can I protect my design?
Can I protect my design? The simply answer is yes you can. It has been possible to register a design since 1839 in the UK [...]
