Intellectual Property UK

Intellectual Property Law360 UK provides breaking news and analysis on IP law. Coverage includes high-stakes cases involving patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other forms of IP, as well as policy developments and licensing deals.



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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • September 30, 2026

    AI Guardrail Considerations For Legal Transaction Teams

    With recent guidance from the Solicitors Regulation Authority warning of the risks of artificial intelligence tools not providing the necessary safeguards to maintain client confidentiality, it should be a priority for firms to ensure that nondisclosure agreements are fit for purpose in AI-enabled deals, say lawyers at Baker McKenzie.

  • September 30, 2026

    Philip Morris Gives Up Snus Patent Amid BAT Challenge

    Philip Morris has relinquished its patent for fast-release nicotine pouches following a challenge from rival British American Tobacco, a European appeals panel confirmed in a ruling released Wednesday.

  • September 30, 2026

    UPC Lets Keysight Challenge Rival's Patent On Appeal

    Computing giant Keysight has won the right to challenge a rival's cybersecurity patent during appeal proceedings at the Unified Patent Court if its opponent wins an infringement claim the second time around.

  • September 29, 2026

    Sensodyne, Aquafresh TM Owners Settle With Competitor

    The companies behind Sensodyne and Aquafresh toothpastes have settled a claim accusing a personal care retailer of trademark infringement, ending litigation over concerns that shoppers would be misled into buying its "Sensio" and "Triple Protect" products. 

  • September 29, 2026

    Medical Device Biz Can't Block Rival's Evidence In UPC Spat

    Medical device maker Emboline has failed to persuade the Unified Patent Court to disregard parts of a rival's evidence in a blood clot device dispute, with an appellate judge ruling that AorticLab could address the evidence at the oral hearing.

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