Intellectual Property UK

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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • May 05, 2026

    Google Cuts Media Co.'s 'Shorts' TM For Video Games

    Google has landed another blow against a London-based media company, persuading European officials to strip trademark protection for three variants of the British company's "Shorts" mark because they had not been used for software and video games. 

  • May 05, 2026

    Nivea Blocks Rival Cosmetic Maker's 'Livia' TM

    The owner of cosmetics giant Nivea has convinced European officials to nix a rival's trademark application for "Livia," showing that shoppers would confuse the sign with the popular skin and body care brand. 

  • May 05, 2026

    Holographic Artist Says Queen Portrait Input Was Creative

    A holographic artist has asserted that his involvement in two portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth II gives him co-authorship rights because his technical contributions were still original even though the commissioned artist has tried to discredit his creative input. 

  • May 05, 2026

    AI Makes My Judgments Better, Justice Birss Says

    Justice Colin Birss said Tuesday that he is improving his judgments by using artificial intelligence to check for clarity and consistency — but he hinted that having the tech write rulings from scratch would be a step too far.

  • May 05, 2026

    RWS Strikes £40M Deal For IP Technology Company

    Artificial intelligence company RWS said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire intellectual property managing business Obviously for £40 million ($54 million) in a deal that will expand its footprint in the new £2 billion trademark and brand protection market.

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