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INTA 2026 London | Marks & Clerk Attends with Nearly 40 Global Representatives, Participates in “Beijing IP Exhibition” and Is Recognised in Two Chinese Annual Rankings
The 148th International Trade Mark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting took place in London from 2 to 6 May 2026. The event brought...
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M&C in the news: MAKING NEEDLES POINTLESS decision underscores the balancing act” of registering wordplay marks in EU
The EUIPO has refused protection for the mark MAKING NEEDLES POINTLESS, finding it lacks distinctiveness and would be understood...
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M&C in the news: "Ensuring truly iconic brands can be built, commercialised, and promoted and integrated into the cultural zeitgeist"
As sports brands look to capture more value from fan engagement, intellectual property (IP) strategies are evolving fast. A recent...
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M&C in the news: CJEU OBELIX ruling offers “significant clarification” on reputation-based protection
The CJEU has annulled an EUIPO decision, ruling that the trademark OBELIX has acquired independent reputation in the EU and can act as a...
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Marks & Clerk recognised by Mondaq in Spring 2026 Thought Leadership Awards
We are delighted to see that Fiona Phillips and David Robinson have been awarded Mondaq's Spring 2026 Thought Leadership Award in the...
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Marks & Clerk awarded Impact Case of the Year 2026 by Managing IP
We are delighted to announce that Marks & Clerk has been awarded the Impact Case of the Year award at Managing IP’s annual ceremony in...
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UK Designs Registry updates its practice on registration of animated designs
Following a period of several years in which the practice of the UK Designs Registry has made it difficult for owners of animated designs...
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UK innovation - the good news, and the not-so-good news
Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) recently published its UK Innovation Report 2026, with the aim of reviewing the UK’s...
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M&C in the news: Gaps in image protection as reform stalls
As the UK government acknowledges a delay in digital rights reform, the focus on how individuals can protect their likeness from the rise...
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