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EU Design Reform: A Complete Guide to the Changes Introduced in 2025 and 2026
The European Union designs regime has undergone its most significant overhaul in more than two decades. The reforms, introduced in two...
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China's New Trademark Law: Incremental Improvement Focused on Use and Protection
China passed the newly revised Trademark Law on 26 June 2026, effective 1 January 2027. The full text of the new Law is available...
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The matcha boom: Why protecting origin matters
If it feels like matcha is suddenly everywhere, that's because it pretty much is. From café menus and supermarket shelves, to TikTok...
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Is anyone really a processor in the age of AI? Responsibility and risk under data protection law
Summary In this article it is argued that the distinction between controllers and processors is problematic, particularly in the complex...
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Tech and the FIFA World Cup
As England continues to stay in the running for taking the title, it seems the UK fans are showing more and more interest in the...
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Tackling Malicious Patent & Design Litigation: Insights from China’s SPP
In the realm of intellectual property, the protection of patents and designs is fundamental to fostering innovation and ensuring fair...
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Impact of EU Designs Implementing Regulation on Gaming
Video games contain various visual elements, interfaces, virtual environments, and digital objects which may have unique or creative...
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Protecting your clothing designs in the EU just got easier – here’s why
Clothing designs that are novel and have individual character can be protected in the EU by applying to the EU Intellectual Property...
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Runway meets race day - M&S holds first ever F1 British Grand Prix pitlane catwalk
The UK fashion retailer Marks & Spencer ("M&S") held the first ever fashion show in the F1 pit lane at Silverstone on 2 July as part of...
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