A brief rundown on satellite telecommunications
09 June 2025
Advancements in 5G and 6G are transforming satellite communication with the ultimate aim of providing global connectivity. Previous generations of…
Differing decisions from the UPC and EPO: Sanofi v Amgen; EP 3666797B
23 May 2025
Following the Munich Central Division decision in the first-filed case of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) between Sanofi-Aventis v Amgen…
First UPC infringement decision for second medical use claims
22 May 2025
A recent first decision on infringement of a second medical use patent indicates how the Unified Patent Court (UPC) may…
Chickens come home to roost: Morley’s (Fast Foods) Ltd v Nanthakumar & Ors
07 May 2025
A recent High Court decision concerning London chicken shops highlights the importance of robust and forward thinking settlement agreements.
Pedantry on ice: High Court explores the relationship between trade marks and their descriptions
07 May 2025
British supermarket chain Iceland applied for a summary judgment regarding a dispute over Babek International’s registered trade mark (shown below).…
Birkenstock sandals are not art: German Federal Court denies copyright protection for classic Birkenstock models
07 May 2025
German sandals producer Birkenstock sued three entities which sold and/or produced sandals that are similar to its models Arizona, Madrid,…
Oh glow up! Another TV format case fails
07 May 2025
The BBC has succeeded in getting a seemingly spurious case against it thrown out. This case concerns an allegation by…
UK Government’s response to second consultation: trade marks & designs update
07 May 2025
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) launched its “One IPO Transformation” programme in 2021, with the ambition of enhancing and…
3D mark with a technical function? High Court re-enforces difficulties in registration
07 May 2025
In this recent High Court case, Mr Justice Smith re-enforced how difficult it can be to acquire and maintain rights…
ECOVIE and ECOVER: General Court finds likelihood of confusion
07 May 2025
In a recent decision, the General Court overturned the EUIPO Board of Appeal’s finding in an opposition between the EU…
Securing the future: cryptographic resilience to quantum threats
29 April 2025
Quantum computers have the potential to be faster and more efficient for certain applications which can effectively utilise their unique…
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