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Green claims in the spotlight at COP31: Germany's new rules on green claims are now in force
Environmental claims have become a staple of modern marketing, but the legal framework governing them in Germany has now tightened. Since 27 September 2026, Germany's reformed Act Against Unfair Competition (UWG), which implements the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green…
UK designs reform: UK government sets out plans for change
On 04 November 2026, the UK government published its response to the consultation on proposed changes to the UK designs system. The government's response follows a series of earlier exercises aimed at identifying potential improvements to the UK designs system.…
Intellectual property for a sustainable future: collaborating for change
At COP31 2026e, the Presidency Priorities will focus on driving implementation through cooperation and collective action. Countries can trade internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs), often called carbon credits, linked to financial and technical support for climate targets. This article looks…
Protecting your sustainability credentials: registered trade marks, certification and collective marks
While it is very important to protect, where possible, a sustainable product or invention via patents or registered designs, it is becoming equally important for businesses to protect their sustainability credentials via registered trade marks, certification or collective marks. The…
Sustainable data centre patent strategy: claims, supply and location
The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is increasing the importance of efficient data centre infrastructure. The notorious demands for water and electricity to operate these facilities presents opportunities for technical innovation. However, obtaining commercially useful patent protection…
When a band’s residual goodwill falls short: INXS fails to prevent registration of IMXS
A recent UKIPO decision (O/0829/26) highlights that even a well-known band with significant residual goodwill may not be able to prevent the registration of a similar trade mark where the parties operate in fields that are only tenuously linked.
Balancing trade marks and free speech: can freedom of expression justify using another’s trade mark?
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has provided its assessment on how freedom of expression, under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), can be relied upon as “due cause” under EU trade mark…
English Whisky secures protected status: implications for producers and brand owners
English Whisky has recently been granted geographical indication (GI) status, formally recognising its distinct identity, reputation and innovation. The new status places English Whisky alongside Scotch, Welsh and Irish whiskies as a recognised and protected whisky category. The decision reflects…
Roadget v Whaleco: intermediary liability and the temporary copies exception
In Roadget Business Pte Ltd v Whaleco UK Ltd (Shein v Temu), the High Court dismissed Shein’s copyright infringement claims concerning photographs appearing on Temu’s UK marketplace. The decision provides useful guidance on the temporary copies exception under s.28A of…
Do you look under your bike’s saddle? Bundespatentgericht considers visibility and validity
A design must meet certain basic requirements to qualify for protection, notably novelty and individual character. For component parts of complex products, an additional requirement applies: the component must be visible during normal use.
Business and Property Division of the High Court established: BPD replaces Chancery Division of the High Court
The structure of the UK High Court has been modernised by the recent establishment of the Business and Property Division (BPD). Since the start of October 2026, the BPD has combined the Business and Property Courts, which previously sat across…
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