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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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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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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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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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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: Duadata v Tian Cha Le damages secured by reference to hypothetical franchisee
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) considers the quantification of a damages claim based on fees that would have been payable under a hypothetical franchise agreement. -
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150 years of the UK trade mark register: iconic brands we represent
Now that INTA in London has passed, we are reflecting on the historic milestone of the UK trade mark register turning 150. -
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IPEC insights: Easygroup v Easyfeetstore - easyGroups claims of infringement, passing off and invalidity left flatfooted again
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) finds that having the common word “easy” is not enough for a finding that EASYFEET infringes easyGroup’s rights. -
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The smartest object on the pitch? The technology that will shape the 2026 World Cup
On 11 June 2026, the FIFA World Cup begins in a way it never has before. For the first time, three countries will host it together: the US, Canada and Mexico. It is also the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams instead of the usual 32. But the size…
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