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2 July 2025 Getty narrowed its case against Stability AI, insisting that it can prove trademark and secondary copyright infringement—but is it going to be enough? Marisa Woutersen sorts through the arguments.
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Patents
Iti Negi, a senior patent engineer at Mercedes-Benz, outlines how in-house teams can drive a more effective, inventor-friendly patent process.
Patents
Early-stage companies can face high costs and little reward if they don’t get their IP strategy right from the start, say Graham Phero and Paul Ainsworth of Sterne Kessler.
Trademarks
The ‘double diamond’ case spotlights post-sale confusion and reins in the Court of Appeal, says Harri Berridge of HGF
Trademarks
The extent to which ‘post-sale confusion’ should be taken into account when determining infringement will be explored by the country’s highest court, explains Peter Nunn of Mishcon de Reya.
Patents
The latest patent data reveals where artificial intelligence is heading in the global tech race and explains how, and why, China is setting the pace, explains Ana Neves of Inventa.
Future of IP
When an influencer’s monochrome aesthetic ended in the quiet dismissal of a complaint, it still left unanswered questions, explains William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
Trademarks
Inter partes hearings at the UK Intellectual Property Office that last two hours are aimed at reducing delays—the trick for advocates is knowing what to leave out, explains Aaron Wood of Novagraaf.
Artificial Intelligence
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
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Careers
30 June 2025 The new partners have a ‘stellar reputation in IP litigation’ with a strong focus on the tech, gaming and media industries.
Trademarks
27 June 2025 Post-sale confusion is in. Court of Appeal overreach is out. The Supreme Court’s latest ruling marks a new era for brand protection, finds Muireann Bolger.
Artificial Intelligence
26 June 2025 The high-profile Getty v Stability AI case has shown why it’s important to define claims clearly and review them regularly throughout a trial, while also sending a wake-up call to AI developers.
AI
25 June 2025 Image library fails to get copyright law ‘to bite’ in UK | Getty to pursue remaining secondary infringement, trademark infringement and passing off claims.
Patents
25 June 2025 With recent uplifts in funding for defence in the UK and Europe, Sarah Speight sits down with Gordon Douglas of Leonardo UK to hear what that means for IP at the multinational aerospace, defence and security company.
Diversity
25 June 2025 As Pride Month 2025 wraps up, it’s a crucial time to really consider the complex and ever-changing global landscape for the LGBTQ+ community, writes Rob Davey of Rob Davey Consulting.
Patents
25 June 2025 This panel brings together experts from Wolf Greenfield, BlueRock Therapeutics, BioNTech, and Generate Biomedicines to explore the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical collaborations. The discussion focuses on how partnerships can accelerate drug discovery, share risks, and pool resources in today’s complex drug development environment.
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