United Kingdom

Sally Shorthose of London Bird & Bird says the UK will again be able to benefit from EU collaboration and funding after resuming its association with Horizon Europe, but there are challenges to face

Robert Milligan of Bird & Bird explains the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI for brand creators and owners, and suggests how to mitigate the risks

Information is power in the world of FRAND licensing. Richard Vary of Bird & Bird explains how the disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets are handled in the UK

Charlotte Colthurst of Bird & Bird explains why the territorial aspect of trademark rights ownership creates complications in infringement cases where there are multi-jurisdictional sales involved

Ewan Grist of Bird & Bird checks out the colourful background to Lidl’s claim that Tesco’s Clubcard logo infringes its trademarks and copyright

Emma Green of Bird & Bird provides four tips on successfully embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) values in branding in the UK

Emma Green of Bird & Bird explores four important areas for brand owners to consider when looking at the realms of the metaverse

Tristan Sherliker of Bird & Bird explains how growing efficiency means that patent cases are taking less time to get to trial in the UK

William Warne of Bird & Bird describes why some recent judgments have the potential to significantly alter the dynamic in UK FRAND cases

Chris de Mauny of Bird & Bird discusses the current and future importance of sufficiency in light of recent UK case law

Jae Park of Bird & Bird takes note of the busy period for the Patents Court in the UK and considers the possibilities of ‘jumping the queue’

Peter Brownlow and Mark Hilton of Bird & Bird consider the impact of Brexit on international IP cases heard in England

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Ewan Grist of Bird & Bird considers the important questions that courts in both the EU and UK need to answer for their unregistered design regimes

Daniel Shapiro of Red Points considers how IP leaders can report on metrics of brand protection software. Join the company’s live webinar on May 27 to learn more with real-world examples

Katharine Stephens of Bird & Bird considers the key takeaways from the open consultation calling for views on the impact of AI on IP rights

Simon Baggs, CEO of Incopro, discusses the success of the group’s technology-led strategy and considers the key dynamics of the evolving brand protection world

Richard Vary of Bird & Bird explains why Wuhan has become a destination jurisdiction of anti-suit injunctions and looks at the challenges that implementers face

In the first English court decision to consider the issue of AI inventorship, the High Court has held that an AI system cannot be considered an inventor under the Patent Act 1977.

Robert Stoll, partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath and previously commissioner for patents, examines essentiality audit data relating to 5G patents

In its first decision to consider the Trade Secrets Regulations, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the High Court to grant an interim injunction under the regulations to prevent the import of allegedly “infringing goods” into the UK pending trial.

Richard Vary, Clemens Heusch and Matthias Schneider reveal their views on component-level versus end-point licensing and Unwired Planet

Stuart Fuller, of corporate domain name management company BrandShelter, argues that trademark protection tools such as the AdultBlock will help brand owners to protect their revenues and reputations

The UK formally left the EU on January 31 2020, although there is a transitional period running until December 31 2020, and there is a chance that this may be extended. Much has been written about the consequences of Brexit for IP rights.