As the world continues to develop and understand Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyright disputes regarding AI are increasingly becoming more commonplace, with the
Introduction In a globalised marketplace, protecting your brand internationally is more crucial than ever. The Madrid System—administered by the World Intellectual Property

Could mediation be a suitable method for resolving AI copyright disputes?
As the world continues to develop and understand Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyright disputes regarding AI are increasingly becoming more commonplace,

Filing a Trademark Through the WIPO Madrid System: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction In a globalised marketplace, protecting your brand internationally is more crucial than ever. The Madrid System—administered by the World

Amazon Transparency in the UK: Using Transparency Codes to Protect Against Hijackers
There are various Intellectual Property risks, one of which is hijacked listings and counterfeit sales, posing a direct threat to

National Trademark Name Rights Stand Outside the EU Trademark Directive Law
The Court of Justice of the European Union has reaffirmed in Case C-365/24 that national trademark name rights, such as

Can You Trademark a Cartoon Character? A Complete Guide for Businesses
Cartoon characters are everywhere. From beloved children’s TV icons to brand mascots, these figures are instantly recognisable and capable of

Armorial Bearings, Heraldic Devices and Coats of Arms: What Businesses Need to Know
Introduction When most people think of coats of arms or heraldic devices, they imagine mediaeval knights, royal pageantry, and colourful

Paddington Bear and the Law: The Story of a Treasured Icon’s Intellectual Property
Overview Few fictional characters are as instantly recognisable as Paddington Bear – the polite, duffel-coat-wearing, marmalade-sandwich-loving bear from “darkest Peru”.

Wise v With Wise – A Legal Brawl in the Fintech Arena
How a “score-draw” judgment exposed the limits of branding power in a post-SkyKick world Two companies. One name. One courtroom.

How Startups Can Acquire a Trademark from the Bona Vacantia Division (BVD) in the UK
When a business closes down, its assets — including intellectual property like trademarks — don’t just disappear. If the company

Trade Marks and Food Origin Protection in the UK and EU: The Case of Manchego Cheese
Introduction In the modern food economy, the origin of a product can carry as much commercial weight as its taste