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Mind the SEP: UKIPO signals upcoming SEP reform
On 11 May 2026, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) published its Corporate Plan for 2026–2027, outlining its policy priorities for the coming year, including a continued focus on the standard essential patents (SEPs) ecosystem. -
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IPEC insights: Prosecco PDO Consortium v Prosecco International - court refuses to cork Prosecco claim
The IPEC has dismissed a strike-out bid by a British spirits company accused of misusing the protected Prosecco name, allowing the case to proceed to trial. The decision tackles jurisdiction, parallel proceedings and protected designation of origin (PDO) protections. -
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Toto's pivot: not a flash in the pan
When a Japanese toilet maker becomes one of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom's most talked-about share-price winners, it is fair to look twice. Toto Ltd, the company most of the world associates with the Washlet, saw its shares jump by around 18 per cent in a single day on its… -
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UK Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year & Impact Case of the Year: Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026
D Young & Co celebrated two award wins in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026: UK Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (Domestic) and Europe Impact Case of the Year. -
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Trade Mark Newsletter No.146
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Wikipedia wont save you: why professionally drafted evidence is key
OpenAI, the developer behind the AI chatbot ChatGPT, has recently succeeded in its opposition to the application for the word mark “CallGPT”, filed by XEROTECH LTD, offering a stark reminder of the importance of high-quality evidence in UK opposition proceedings. -
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Going nowhere with a bathing ape: earlier rights in EUTM oppositions
A Bathing Ape (BAPE) is a famous, luxury, Japanese fashion brand. The eponymous BAPE is sometimes stern and sometimes very cute. The cute BAPE is Baby Milo, who is often seen popping up on BAPE apparel and merchandise. -
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Skys the limit? UKIPO finds Sky does not retain an independent distinctive role in SkyDuck
Sky Limited (Sky) was unsuccessful in its opposition against a UK trade mark application for the word mark “SkyDuck” in the name of Shi Liang (the application), despite a finding of identity between some of the goods. -
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No confusion in the curves: lessons from Puma v EUIPO Ningbo Gongfang Commercial Management
This judgment centres around visual similarity and confirms how the EU courts assess likelihood of confusion in cases involving purely figurative trade marks, particularly within the fashion and sportswear sector. The General Court of the EU upheld the decision of the Board of Appeal of the EUIPO, confirming that no…
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