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Jersey introduces trade mark law reform from 1st August 2026

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UKIPO’s new approach to search and examination

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Barker Brettell relocates Southampton office as Jenny Atkinson takes over as head of the team

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Barker Brettell relocates Southampton office as Jenny Atkinson takes over as head of the team

Abbott’s latest UPC victories demonstrate how patent enforcement continues to shape the CGM market

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Abbott’s latest UPC victories demonstrate how patent enforcement continues to shape the CGM market

How is AI reshaping the legal world?

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How is AI reshaping the legal world?

Before you launch: four branding checks every food and drink business should make

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Before you launch: four branding checks every food and drink business should make

The first UK trade mark: The story of Bass & Co

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The first UK trade mark: The story of Bass & Co

Copyright registration in China: a practical advantage for UK businesses

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Copyright registration in China: a practical advantage for UK businesses

Preliminary opinion on description amendments issued by the Enlarged Board of Appeal in G 1/25

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Oatly ordered to stop milking it by UK Supreme Court as it rules in favour of Dairy UK

February 27, 2026

Oatly ordered to stop milking it by UK Supreme Court as it rules in favour of Dairy UK

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