The Intellectual Property Office’s (IPO) new trade mark pre-application tool will “help individuals and businesses improve their chances of successfully registering a trade mark”, the regulator has said.
Government publishes new intellectual property guidance ahead of end of Brexit transition period
The Government has published new guidance on intellectual property and how it will change after the end of the Brexit transition period.
Hugo Boss at centre of new trade mark dispute
Hugo Boss is at the centre of yet another high-profile copyright dispute after opposing an artist’s application to trade mark a slogan featuring the word “Boss”.
Banksy loses trade mark ruling in precedent-setting legal battle
Internationally renowned graffiti artist Banksy has lost a legal bid to trade mark one of his works after refusing to reveal his identity, it has been reported.
IPO launches consultation on use of AI to enforce intellectual property rights
The Government has launched a consultation exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to protect intellectual property (IP) rights holders.
The ‘call for views’ forms part of the Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap, which sets out the UK’s vision and ambition for science, research and innovation.