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M&C in the news: UK government to speed up energy planning process
The UK government has moved to restrict judicial review and accelerate approvals for nationally significant infrastructure projects,...
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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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M&C in the news: Navigating the intersection of AI-driven 4D printing and intellectual property law
Additive manufacturing has entered a new era with the rise of 4D printing, where time becomes the fourth design dimension. Moving beyond...
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Eleonor Duhs recognised as an emeritus fellow by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
We are delighted to announce that Eleonor Duhs, Partner and Head of our Data offering within the AI, Cyber Security & Data Practice, has...
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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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M&C in the news: UK patent office adopts EPO standards for AI inventions
Marks & Clerk is proud to highlight recent coverage in World IP Review featuring Matt Jefferies and Eric McNeil. They examine the UK...
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M&C in the news: Marks & Clerk expands strategic offering with new AI, cyber security & data practice
Marks & Clerk has recently featured in the press following the launch of our new AI, Cyber Security and Data practice. The expansion,...
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