ArticleLaw Commission Recommends Reform Of Groundless Threats LegislationThe UK has "groundless threats" legislation in place which aims to prevent misuse of threats to sue for infringement of IP rights.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleLegal Rights In Whisky: The Cornerstone Of Its Provenance And Legacy.The Welsh whisky industry experienced a remarkable revival in the late 20th century, adding a unique and flavourful dimension to the world of whisky. The UK Geographical Indication (GI) scheme...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleLive Long And... PatentA colleague sent me this article today because they thought I'd find it interesting - mental note: I must remember not to tell my colleagues about my potentially embarrassing interests!United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleLuxury Brands Choosing To Adopt New And Modified Logos To Demonstrate Sustainability Efforts To ConsumersLouis Vuitton, Prada and Valentino have all adopted modified and modernised logos to launch their sustainable lines, with Louis Vuitton's new logo first appearing on upcycled clothing and accessories...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News: Bullseye For Brand Littler As Luke The Nuke Makes His Face A Protected AssetHot on the heels of his recent sporting success on the oche, news broke on Friday that teen darts sensation Luke Littler is making moves to trade mark his face.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News: Deepfakes Create New Frontier Of IP RiskAs artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and accessible, deepfakes are emerging as a serious threat to brand owners, testing not only existing legal protections but also consumer trust.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News: Green Chemistry Is Scaling, But Is It Patentable?As industries accelerate their shift toward sustainability, the spotlight is turning to green chemistry – and the IP strategies that support it. In the October issue of Chemical Today...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News - IP In The Space Economy: Who Really Owns Innovation In Orbit?As the global space economy accelerates, intellectual property is becoming a critical enabler of commercial success. In his article for Aerospace Global News, Principal Phil Merchant...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News - The Dark Side Of Going Viral: Why Startups Must Prioritise IP ProtectionIn the age of TikTok trends and overnight success, start-ups face a double-edged sword: explosive growth and heightened risk.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News - The IP Advantage: A Call To Action For Scottish UniversitiesScotland boasts a remarkable concentration of world-class universities, driving innovation across life sciences, AI, engineering, and energy. However, as Richard Gibbs, Office Managing Partner...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News: UPC Court Of Appeal Makes Inaugural CJEU Referral On Long-arm JurisdictionThe Unified Patent Court’s (UPC) Court of Appeal has made its inaugural referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), a procedural milestone that could reshape European patent litigation.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C In The News: World Health Day - Closing The Women's Health Gap Offers 'Benefits For All'In a recent LSIPR article published for World Health Day 2026, the spotlight is on the growing momentum in women’s health innovation, and the persistent gaps that still hamper progress.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleM&C Reacts: EPO Stays Examination And Oppositions Where "Plausibility" Is In IssueThe question of whether evidence filed after the priority date of a patent application (so-called "post-published evidence") can be taken into account in the determination of inventive step has been a hot topic in Europe for several years. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMarks & Clerk Commentary Featured In Latest Article From The Express About UK Innovation"Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to resolve Brexit disputes with the European Union, and get Britain back into the bloc's 95.5billion (£84billion) flagship research project.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMarks & Clerk Expert Commentary On The Latest Ed Sheeran Case Featured In Global NewsEarlier this week we were invited to give our views on the latest Ed Sheeran case to media outlets including This is Money, New York Folk and the Daily Mail.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMarks & Clerk In The News: The Oxford-Cambridge Innovation ArcAgainst the backdrop of the 2023 Boat Race taking place, our thoughts turn to the traditional competition between the universities of Oxford and Cambridge...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMarks & Clerk Reporting Live From Davos - Day 1 (Video)What a day! I was lucky enough to attend various panel discussions and networking events today. Not to mention a snowy forest walk and campfire lunch!United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMcDonald's - The Unexpected IP EducatorIt's never a bad time to learn about innovation, as children (and adults with small appetites!) can now choose to get a free book about two incredible inventors, instead of a toy with their Happy Meals.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMeghan's New Brand, American Riviera Orchard, Has Already Been Imitated On InstagramMeghan, Duchess of Sussex, launched her new lifestyle brand "American Riviera Orchard" on Instagram yesterday and I've noticed there are already over 10...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk
ArticleMeta Adds New Features To Brand Rights Protection ManagerMeta has announced the release of several new features in the Brand Rights Protection Manager tool. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyMarks & Clerk