The role of AI in the new media landscape
Following on from our recent series of blogs examining some of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (‘AI’) (here, here), it seems AI is on track to impact nearly every…
The role of AI in combatting counterfeits
Following on from our recent series of blogs examining some of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (‘AI’) (here, here), commentators are becoming increasingly optimistic as to some of the…
What is IP Strategy – A Guide for UK Businesses
Introduction A brief overview of intellectual property Breaking the term “intellectual property” or “IP” down into its component parts, the word ‘intellectual’ relates to products of the human mind or…
The Legal Adventures of Generative AI: Navigating the Maze of IP Law
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, but we’re not talking about Siri or Alexa. We’re talking about AI-generated art, music, and even food recipes. But with great…
What are Confidentiality Agreements? – UK
A confidentiality agreement is a legal agreement that binds one or more parties to non-disclosure of confidential or proprietary information. It’s often used in situations where sensitive corporate information is…
Lidl V Tesco: new ruling on injunction
A new development in the Lidl v Tesco battle (see more here: What’s next in the Lidl v Tesco trade mark saga? | Briffa Legal) has left Tesco’s well-known Clubcard…
Bitcoin bulletin
Following from our recent blog, Bitcoin remains a hot topic. In a recent case, Wright and others v. BTC Core and others [2023] EWHC 222 (Ch) has just ruled on whether…
The sincerest form of flattery?
Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) remains a hot topic, with recent developments touted as being set to revolutionize everything from how we interact with each other to the ways in which we…
Winning gins
A recently heard case before the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) serves as a timely reminder of the principles surrounding ‘genuine use’ in trade mark proceedings. Some readers may…
Crypto conundrums
In what is surely a first for English law, the High Court in England and Wales recently approved service of pleadings via a so called non-fungible token or ‘NFT’. In…
Copyright conundrums in the film industry
A number of readers may have seen recently the drama involving the popular film franchise ‘Top Gun’: it has nothing to do with shooting but rather some of the slightly…
How to copyright a script
Scripts, like all other literary and dramatic works, benefit from copyright. Copyright is a very valuable and important intellectual property right for a couple of reasons. First, it protects a…
Bad habits lead to ….?
As a number of readers will no doubt be aware, Ed Sheeran is currently awaiting the outcome of a High Court case regarding the copyright ownership in the song “Shape…
The importance of securing a registered trade mark
Trade marks are a key staple in the toolkit companies have to protect the goodwill in their business – all too often we are advising clients in circumstances where there…
Olympic endeavours
In what many might see as an ironic turn of events, the Chinese government has recently announced a crackdown on unauthorised use of the Olympics logo or competitors’ names in…
Padron Pepper Pickle
Now known as a mainstay of sharing menus around the world, the humble Padron pepper has come a long way from its origins in the municipality of Padron in North-West…
Whole load of bull?
Following a recent spate of similar cases, Red Bull is the latest big brand coming under fire for pursuing a smaller competitor over alleged claims of trade mark infringement. In…
Gin sling
Hendrick’s, the owner of the popular gin brand, has won another stage in its long running battle against the German supermarket Lidl. Hendrick’s is famous for its unique “apothecary” style…
Udderly Bovine
The last few years have seen a massive rise in consumer interest in alternatives to traditional dairy products (for both health and conscience reasons). This has led to an explosion…
Monkey Business
In the latest of a series of ongoing related cases, the renowned UK street artist Banksy has recently lost another case regarding his famous “monkey” images. Background One of his…
Bitcoin Bites
Following from our recent blog, Bitcoin remains a hot topic. Dr Craig Wright, an Australian scientist who claims to be the original creator of Bitcoin, has recently been granted to…
Burberry v Baneberry
The world-renowned British fashion chain Burberry has recently secured a rarely granted injunction in China restraining a competitor from using similar trade marks to its brand. Background The case was…
London Bridge is……?
Background Post-Brexit, rights holders have (understandably) focused much of their attention on how to manage their portfolios of registered rights such as designs, trade marks and patents. However, there are…
To register or not to register?
2020 has seen a flurry of large brands being accused of ripping off key designs and typically the victims are young designers who aren't aware of their rights.