Mar 10, 2026
Published The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), in conjunction with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has today confirmed that baseline funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) will be maintained for a further...
Mar 6, 2026
Published The intersection of national security and artificial intelligence (AI) has reached a critical flashpoint. Recently, the US Pentagon approved Elon Musk’s Grok AI for classified military operations while simultaneously threatening Anthropic with...
Feb 26, 2026
Published Libya’s Trade Mark Office has introduced a series of measures that have significantly affected trademark practice in the country. These include amendments to official fees, a substantial increase in renewal fees for the full term of protection, and the...
Feb 19, 2026
Published In a landmark judgment that provides definitive clarity on the protection of dairy designations in the UK, the Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Swedish oat-drink manufacturer Oatly AB, confirming the invalidation of its trademark for the phrase “Post...
Feb 12, 2026
Published Before entering the Russian market, Chinese companies expanding their presence often register trademarks for their products. Trademarks registered by Chinese companies fall into several categories: Chinese characters (rarely), Latin letters, or their...
Feb 12, 2026
Published New York, New York—February 11, 2026—The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to announce the signing of Cooperation Agreements with four leading UK intellectual property (IP) organizations: The Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG); The...
