7/21/2026 10:52:48 AM IP protection strategies combatting rise of deepfakes: Taylor Swift joins growing trend By Ann Henry Sarah McMullen Isabel Humburg “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet thought very little. Brand owners would strongly disagree.In April 2026, Taylor Swift became the...
3/18/2026 2:31:00 PM Famous authors’ names and trade marks: EUIPO clarifies boundaries in ‘George Orwell’ rejection By Charlotte Colthurst In a decision that will resonate with intellectual property rights holders and bibliophiles alike, the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal (the...
7/31/2025 7:30:00 AM As the case may (or may not) be: Appointed Person cautions against misusing AI in submissions in the UK By Naji Tilley The Appointed Person has warned litigants against the misuse of generative AI (GenAI) in crafting legal submissions, following an appeal...
7/9/2025 2:33:07 PM Never again clueless: Understanding the title right for a work of art under German law By Rick Wendler When we think about intellectual property, many people immediately picture trade marks for goods or services and patents for inventions....
2/24/2025 12:28:37 PM When a mark’s reputation precedes it: considerations for owners of reputable brands By Zyan Yang For most business owners, building a strong brand reputation would be desirable. One may even be tempted into thinking that brand...
11/13/2024 11:43:48 AM Long Awaited UK Supreme Court Decision in SkyKick v Sky By Peter Brownlow Tristan Sherliker Should you be able to register a trade mark for wide descriptions of goods and services or should you only be able to register it for...