The Court of Appeal finds that a broad specification is not necessarily grounds for invalidity.

On 26 July 2021, the UK Court of Appeal issued its judgment in the long-running trade mark battle between Sky and SkyKick. This has been one of the most eagerly awaited decisions for brand owners in the last few years. The Court of Appeal has reversed the decision of the High Court that Sky’s trade marks were invalid on the ground of bad faith because the specifications were too broad. This is a decision that is likely to be welcomed by many brand owners but as we discuss below does potentially contribute to the issue of cluttering of the register especially in certain classes.

Yesterday (20th July 2021), the UK government opened up its new £375 million scheme designed to drive investment in innovative UK firms.

The goal of this consultation is to ensure that Canada's copyright framework for AI and IoT reflects the rapid advancements in digital technology.