As a commercial tool, IP rights can increase profits, attract investment, and raise a company's valuation. However, if not approached strategically...

Design rights are available in most countries, but there are differences in the protection available and the registration requirements that can make the subject confusing and also lead to pitfalls for the unwary.

Oral proceedings before the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBoA) of the European Patent Office (EPO) in the case G 1/24, have now been scheduled for 28 March 2025. G 1/24 is poised to potentially become a landmark.

Trade mark lawyers play an indispensable role in securing the legal foundations in brand protection that is key to the monetary value of brands and often perform due diligence...

At the European Patent Office, for the purposes of examination, applications disclosing and claiming subject matter relating to Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning are treated in a similar manner...

Intellectual Property - and especially patents - can be key to the success of an innovation-led company, but protecting it can be costly.

Nathaniel Taylor, UK and European Patent Attorney at Keltie LLP, will be one of 10,000+ attendees visiting the London Electric Vehicle (EV) show this week (28th to 30th November)...

Even superheroes face trade mark problems: that's the takeaway from episode five of the new TV series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (available in the UK on Disney+).

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) recently published its first decision considering substantive issues, in which it overturned a first instance decision of the Munich...

Following the UK’s hottest summer on record, the threat and impact of water scarcity has become increasingly difficult to ignore. It is easy to take for granted the fact that many of us can turn on our taps and have instant access to a seemingly limitless supply of clean and safe drinking water. However, there is a complex infrastructure that makes our access to safe water possible.

In this article, Madeleine Georgopoulou introduces various fundamental principles used in quantum computing and takes a brief look at the current progress of these technologies in the commercial and patent worlds.

In companies across the UK, employees fall into two categories: Those who plan their time off and put in leave requests at the start of the year to make the most of their paid time off...

This article explores the dangers trade mark owners may face if they adopt a deceptive trade mark and the lessons they can learn from the recent EU Board of Appeal (BoA) decision on the use of the mark TUNA...

A trade mark licensee is a person or business granted formal permission by a trade mark proprietor (the licensor) to use their registered trade mark.

Artificial intelligence, wearable devices and at-home diagnostics are revolutionizing personal health management in 2026. From AI-driven health systems that create digital twins to smart rings monitoring physiological signals and home diagnostic tools tracking biomarkers, technology is enabling unprecedented personalization in wellness.

The introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has brought significant changes to the European patent landscape.

In a highly anticipated judgment, the Supreme Court ("SC") has issued its decision to SkyKick's appeal against the Court of Appeal ("CoA"), finding that the CoA was wrong to overturn...

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is set to discontinue series mark applications as part of its ambitious digital transformation programme. This decision marks the end of a system that has been...

Pride Month prompts an essential question for the legal profession: has visibility translated into genuine equality for LGBTQ+ professionals? Drawing on personal experience across Venezuela, Chile, and the UK, this analysis examines representation data showing that while 4.5% of lawyers identify as LGB, this drops to just 2.9% among full-equity partners. The article explores whether LGBTQ+ professionals can not only enter the profession but rise to leadership positions without compromising their identity.

As environmental concerns and legislative pressures mount globally, innovation in plastics recycling and sustainable materials is no longer a niche pursuit; it is a commercial imperative