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UK Issues £14m Boost To Accelerate Space Technology - A Strategic Signal To The Global Space Economy?

The UK government has announced a £14.7 million funding call through the UK Space Agency (UKSA), aimed at maturing early‑stage space technologies via the European Space Agency's...

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Marks & Clerk

The New EU Designs Implementing Regulation No. 2026/138: Key Changes And Practical Implications For EU Design Filing Practice

The EU Commission has now approved the new EU Designs Implementing Regulation, setting out a number of procedural changes to the EU registered design regime. The new Regulation was published on 19 March 2026 and will come into force on 1 July 2026.

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Non-traditional Trade Marks: Why Protecting Shapes, Colours And Sounds Is Harder Than You Think

This week, we look at non-traditional trade marks – shapes, colours, sounds, smells and slogans – and why protecting these unconventional brand identifiers remains one of the most demanding areas of trade mark practice.

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Lewis Silkin

How The EU Is Re-shaping The Regulation Of Gene-edited Plants

Upcoming changes to European Union (EU) legislation will significantly alter the regulation of gene-edited crops. This article outlines the main trends of the EU’s new framework for plants obtained...

European Union IP

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J A Kemp LLP

Horizon Scanner – Intellectual Property For Japanese Businesses

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Looking Ahead To Another Year Of The UPC: 2025 At The Court In Review

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Boult Wade Tennant

UPC Court Of Appeal Identifies Limits To "Long-arm" Jurisdiction

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can All Electric Flight Demonstrations Deliver More Than Just Mail?

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Marks & Clerk

TCP: Totally Can't Purchase — A Shortage With Long Trade Mark Shadows

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

UK Government Consultation On Copyright And Artificial Intelligence: The Sound Of A Can Being Kicked Down The Road?

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

The UPC's USP: The Patent Mediation And Arbitration Centre Opens In June 2026

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Lewis Silkin

Increases In Official Fees At The EPO Effective 1 April 2026

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Boult Wade Tennant

The North West Just Got Cooler: The New Cryogenic Lab Powering The Region's Transformation Into A Global Quantum Hub

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Opt-out Cop-out? UK Government Rethinks Its Position On Copyright And AI

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Banking Litigation Podcast Episode 58: Monthly Update – January/February 2026

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Webinar: Global Talent, UK Growth: How Visa Pathways Can Drive Business Expansion

United Kingdom Immigration

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

The Business Behind Sport: What Makes Sports Sponsorship (Podcast)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

SFDR 2.0 In Focus: Key Industry Pressure Points And Early Signals From Council And European Parliament

European Union Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The European Commission's Digital Package: What It Means For Cybersecurity Compliance

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NAVEX

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Copyright

UK Government Consultation On Copyright And Artificial Intelligence: The Sound Of A Can Being Kicked Down The Road?

As trailed in its progress statement published in December 2025 and discussed in our previous blog, the UK government published on 18 March 2026 its much awaited full report considering...

United Kingdom IP

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

Q&A: The UK’s Copyright Report - A Gift To Creators, A Problem For AI

The UK Government has released its long-awaited copyright report, framed as an attempt to reconcile the competing interests of creators, technology companies and the wider innovation ecosystem.

United Kingdom Technology

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Opt-out Cop-out? UK Government Rethinks Its Position On Copyright And AI

The UK Government has published a March 2026 Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence following its consultation on copyright and artificial intelligence in December 2025...

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Unfinished Works: UK Government Kicks AI Copyright Reform Down The Road

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

UK Government Report On Copyright And AI Concludes More Evidence Is Needed Although S9(3) CDPA Could Go

United Kingdom Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Pharma: Key UK Legal Developments From 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

House Of Lords Committee Endorses Licensing-first Approach To AI And Copyright In Anticipation Of The Government's Report - Plus What The Current Jurisdiction Gap In AI Infringement Means For Enforcement

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Prompt Action: House Of Lords Calls For Government Clarity On AI And Copyright Reform Proposals

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Exhaustion Of IP Rights – A Refresher

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Lewis Silkin

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Licensing & Syndication

Licensing For Sportstech: A Strategic Pathway To Monetisation, Commercialisation And Global Scaling

Licensing enables sportstech innovators to monetise their intellectual property efficiently, expand globally and scale without the heavy operational burden of traditional commercialisation.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Festive Fizz Or Legal Risk? Salons Urged To Check Alcohol Licensing Rules Before Serving Drinks This Christmas

As salons across the UK prepare to add festive sparkle to their client experience, many are considering offering complimentary drinks during appointments.

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

Standardisation In Rail: Unlocking IP Revenue Streams For Manufacturers?

The UK Rail minister is looking to push towards standardised rolling-stock designs. Could this reshape the industry - not just operationally, but commercially?

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

FRAND Interim Licensing – Where Are The Limits?

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

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Rouse

Reimagining Licensing: A Joint Industry-government Vision For The Future 

United Kingdom IP

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Rothera Bray

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Patent

UK Issues £14m Boost To Accelerate Space Technology - A Strategic Signal To The Global Space Economy?

The UK government has announced a £14.7 million funding call through the UK Space Agency (UKSA), aimed at maturing early‑stage space technologies via the European Space Agency's...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

How The EU Is Re-shaping The Regulation Of Gene-edited Plants

Upcoming changes to European Union (EU) legislation will significantly alter the regulation of gene-edited crops. This article outlines the main trends of the EU’s new framework for plants obtained...

European Union IP

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J A Kemp LLP

Horizon Scanner – Intellectual Property For Japanese Businesses

We’re pleased to present you with the latest edition of our IP Horizon Scanner. In this edition, we spotlight the most significant developments and anticipated changes...

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Looking Ahead To Another Year Of The UPC: 2025 At The Court In Review

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Boult Wade Tennant

UPC Court Of Appeal Identifies Limits To "Long-arm" Jurisdiction

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can All Electric Flight Demonstrations Deliver More Than Just Mail?

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

The UPC's USP: The Patent Mediation And Arbitration Centre Opens In June 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Lewis Silkin

Increases In Official Fees At The EPO Effective 1 April 2026

United Kingdom IP

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Boult Wade Tennant

The North West Just Got Cooler: The New Cryogenic Lab Powering The Region's Transformation Into A Global Quantum Hub

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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Trade Secrets

Protecting Your Business: Confidential Information, Restrictive Covenants And Team Moves

Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging.

United Kingdom Employment

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Lewis Silkin

What Is The Difference Between Intellectual Property Rights And Intellectual Capital?

Two terms frequently used in this context are intellectual property rights and intellectual capital but what is the difference between...

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

The IP Driven Start-up Podcast | What Investors Really Look For - And The IP Mistakes That Can Cost Start-ups Their Chance

In this episode, Marks & Clerk's Anis Naidu is joined by two of the North West's most experienced voices in early-stage investment and innovation: Dr. Andy Round, Senior Investment Director...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

United Kingdom Technology

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Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

Building A Global IP Strategy And Portfolio: Getting Started

United Kingdom IP

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Murgitroyd

东南亚商业秘密保护：综合指南

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Rouse

Strategies For Dealing With Trade Secrets In Transactions - HSF Kramer Writes For IAM

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

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Latest Videos

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Stopping Counterfeiters In Their Tracks For Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

Novelty Over Clinical Trials At The EPO (Video)

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HGF Ltd

Brand Security In A Modern World: Author Q&A - Kirsten Gilbert (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

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Lewis Silkin

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