Information Commissioner's Office substantially reduces the intended fine following BA submissions and full consideration of the issues.

Alongside all the excitement in the run-up to the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data protection was also in the news following revelations around Cambridge Analytica's...

When one thinks of Iceland, you may envision picturesque glaciers and hot springs, or you might think of prawn rings and frozen party food.

The European patent system is on the brink of the biggest change in a generation – on 1 June 2023 the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and a new "unitary patent" or "European patent...

The UPC Court of Appeal has confirmed that the Unified Patent Court can exercise jurisdiction over European patent applications, provided they are granted before the defendant files their statement of defence. This landmark decision means patent holders may now be locked into the UPC system even before their patents are officially granted, fundamentally changing the strategic timing considerations for opting out of UPC jurisdiction.

We are delighted to launch series 2 of our Fashionably IP Podcast where we will be looking at important hot topics in the world of fashion and intellectual property.

In Njoy v Juul (UPC CFI 315 /2023), the Paris Division of the Central Division provides further insight into the UPC's approach to inventive step. Of critical importance in assessing inventive step...

Do you have undiscovered value in your business? Intangible assets like intellectual property can make up a significant proportion of the value of a business, but can be hard to spot and are often hiding in plain sight.

In the referring decision, T1286/23, the Board of Appeal referred the following questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal:

The energy transition has brought unprecedented change to the energy sector. Whilst change can bring uncertainty and challenges, it also brings opportunities.

The dispute between Thatcher's Cider Company and Aldi Stores Limited has been long running and has sparked legal controversy along the way. On 4th June 2025 the Supreme denied Aldi...

The UK Intellectual Property Office has released formal guidance for examining patent applications involving software and AI inventions, marking a significant shift from the nearly 20-year-old Aerotel test. Following the landmark Emotional Perception Supreme Court ruling, the new three-step approach harmonises UK patent examination with European Patent Office practices, potentially opening new opportunities for software and AI innovators to protect their inventions in the UK.

We are all familiar with the recent surge in popularity of wearable health monitoring devices, empowering users to track a variety of health metrics at home. Smart watches...

Prior art must necessarily lead to the claimed polymorph to be novelty destroying...

The Boards of Appeal of the EPO (BoA) are the appeal body that reviews EPO decisions; in this case, they reviewed a revocation in opposition of a patent relating to an antibody.

When the Unified Patent Court (UPC) eventually commences (currently delayed until 1 June 2023) it will be possible to obtain patent protection across UPC member states by requesting...

So, you have a new product and you have selected a great new brand for that product. But is it a ‘new' brand, or is another business already using it in a way that might clash with your new trade mark?

In a Judgment handed down on 21 September 2021 ([2021] EWCA Civ 1374), the Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by Dr. Stephen Thaler claiming that it should have been possible for him...

Whilst the fee changes are subject to parliamentary approval, they are almost certain to take effect – read on to learn more.

The pilot project for oral proceedings in opposition proceedings by video conference (VICO) started during the pandemic and has received positive feedback.