Intellectual property/trademark

PATENT COURT

UK not patently clear on court post-Brexit

New guidance from UK government shows a change of heart on unified patent court under a 'no-deal' scenario.

Music producer working with singer Sarah Brightman waits on Der Bundesgerichtshof as the court seeks input on interpretation issues.

PATENT DISPUTE

Apple ordered to pay $145M in damages for patent infringement, but agrees to settle long-running battle with Samsung.

COUNTERFEITING

Companies fighting against China to protect intellectual property will not be cheered by comments from Chinese entrepreneur.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Give-away 'knock-off' merchandise based on popular Love Island TV show leads expert to raise questions of infringement and passing off.

HAGUE AGREEMENT

IP Australia is concerned consumer costs outweigh benefits after public consultation, saying balance difficult to achieve.

TRADEMARKS

Gift business Fatcuckoo has filed a trademark application for 'it's coming home', the words on the lips of a feverish English World Cup public.

TRADEMARKS

Registered trademark protection helps US companies innovate and grow according to a new study linking registration to employment.

TRADEMARKS

Decade-long trademark battle between bitter rivals takes another twist as court overturns 2016 decision

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

EU report on IPR infringement shows how firms benefit from IP ownership, and reveals the evolution of counterfeiters' tactics.