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Stable Diffusion, unstable claims – AI copyright claims thrown out in the High Court

November 20, 2025

Stable Diffusion, unstable claims – AI copyright claims thrown out in the High Court

Intellectual Property – the invisible asset that can make or break an SME

November 13, 2025

Intellectual Property – the invisible asset that can make or break an SME

Validity of UK and EU trade marks – deadline 31 December 2025

November 7, 2025

Validity of UK and EU trade marks – deadline 31 December 2025

Identification of IP and signposting

October 29, 2025

Identification of IP and signposting

Biological sequencing: how inaccurate sequences can lead to a sequence of unfortunate events

October 24, 2025

Biological sequencing: how inaccurate sequences can lead to a sequence of unfortunate events

Chinese utility model patents: an IP right overlooked by UK businesses?

Chinese utility model patents: an IP right overlooked by UK businesses?

No appeals without a party: EPO decides interveners cannot continue appeals alone

No appeals without a party: EPO decides interveners cannot continue appeals alone

Intellectual Property on the growth agenda – turning creative assets into commercial advantage

Intellectual Property on the growth agenda – turning creative assets into commercial advantage

The cost of doing nothing – how ignoring Intellectual Property protection can erase years of hard work

The cost of doing nothing – how ignoring Intellectual Property protection can erase years of hard work

Intellectual Property: the most valuable asset missing from the balance sheet

Intellectual Property: the most valuable asset missing from the balance sheet

AI tools may not always be correct or confidential, so don’t use it for legal advice on your IP

AI tools may not always be correct or confidential, so don’t use it for legal advice on your IP

EPO confirms to Barker Brettell that they are making updates to the register to accept colour drawing as well as greyscale when an application is filed electronically from 1 October 2025

EPO confirms to Barker Brettell that they are making updates to the register to accept colour drawing as well as greyscale when an application is filed electronically from 1 October 2025

“Among one of the best trade mark practices in the field, the team at Barker Brettell has built a reputation for delivering strategic, business-savvy IP counsel with a level of client service that consistently exceeds expectations.’”

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