This report examines significant trade mark cases and filing practices from 2026, analyzing UK and EU developments including AI-generated watermarks, Brexit implications, famous-name registrability, brand extension confusion, position marks and plant-based branding. The analysis provides practical guidance for brand owners on evidence requirements, filing strategy, specifications and enforcement risk management.

In the latest episode of "That's Entertainment," Phil Hughes, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team, sits down with Thomas Walters, the visionary co-founder, and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy.

As technology continues to develop rapidly, legislators and regulators around the world are racing to keep up – or indeed catch up – by implementing measures...

The European Commission recently launched a targeted consultation for feedback on the preparation of guidelines intended to clarify the obligations placed on providers...

The European Commission has unveiled a European Innovation Act designed to strengthen the EU's innovation ecosystem by addressing two critical challenges: limited access to finance for IP-rich businesses and fragmented regulatory frameworks across Member States. The proposal introduces measures including a common IP valuation framework, streamlined R&D procurement procedures, and harmonized regulatory sandboxes to help startups and scaleups commercialize their innovations more effectively.

GALA's newly released 2026 Advertising Law Predictions Report provides a concise overview of key advertising and marketing law developments expected across more than 70 jurisdictions...

Lewis Silkin's International Privacy Series explores Brazil's LGPD data protection framework and its implications for UK and EU businesses entering Latin America's largest digital market. The episode examines how Brazil's privacy regime compares to GDPR, the significance of the new EU-Brazil adequacy decision, and the regulatory landscape shaped by the increasingly assertive ANPD.

The High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in the CMA's case against Emma Sleep, addressing the contentious issue of discount claims and reference pricing in retail. The court's decision to reject the CMA's proposed strict 1:2 ratio requirement—which would have mandated that retailers sell one mattress at full price for every two sold at a discount—marks a pivotal moment in consumer protection law. This ruling emphasizes a more flexible, context-driven approach to pricing claims ra

At xCHANGE 2025, Lewis Silkin's Joint Managing Partner, Jo Farmer, sat down with Debbie Wosskow,OBE - entrepreneur, investor, and leading voice on women's economic empowerment...

To mark Neuropersity Celebration Week 2026, corporate partner, Katey Dixon, talks to employment associate...

Partners Matthew Rowbotham and Kathy Granby explore the transformative updates to the UK's Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) option regime that took effect in April 2026. What do these changes mean for companies looking to attract and retain talent through employee share schemes?

Northern Ireland's unique legal position following Brexit creates an unexpectedly complex question regarding EU employment law. Does the Pay Transparency Directive apply to employers...

Understanding the legal framework around annual leave is crucial for maintaining positive workplace relationships. Employers must navigate their obligations while respecting employee rights...

Employees are more aware of their rights and seeking to hold employers accountable for their actions and the actions of other employees/third parties.

Technical defences alone won't stop misuse, error or rogue insiders. From careless clicks to malicious insiders...

The UK government has unveiled plans to modernize financial services regulation through a new bill announced in the King's Speech, aiming to reduce regulatory complexity while maintaining high standards.

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/102) have been published.

News on advertising less healthy food and drinks just keeps coming — the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Northern Ireland and the Department of Health are now consulting on introducing restrictions...

Although the ETA scheme was fully rolled out from April this year, there is currently an 'implementation period' in place which allows individuals...

Over the past few years we've written a lot of articles about advertising less healthy food and drink.