Intellectual Property UK

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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • July 07, 2026

    Microsoft Can't Stop £140M Copyright Claim Over CAT Remit

    Microsoft failed on Tuesday to block a reseller's £140 million ($188 million) claim over alleged anticompetitive restrictions in the secondary software market, as an appeals court ruled that an antitrust tribunal could decide the copyright issues underpinning the dispute.

  • July 06, 2026

    Yoga Biz Liforme Sues Rival In Row Over Mat Design

    A British yoga equipment business has sued a competitor alleging it infringed its copyright for a yoga mat design, saying the competitor ripped off the graphic design and product description text.

  • July 06, 2026

    Industrial Heating Biz Drops UPC Appeal Over Rival Patent

    Bekaert Combustion Technology BV has withdrawn an attempt to revive its bid to nix a rival's industrial heating patent in an infringement dispute.

  • July 06, 2026

    L'Oréal Loses 'Cookie Dough' TM In EU For Makeup 

    European officials have refused L'Oréal's trademark application for "Cookie Dough," ruling that the name is too descriptive because shoppers would expect a beige shade when looking for makeup products. 

  • July 06, 2026

    Perry Ellis Loses Bid To Ax Chinese Rival's 'G' TM

    Perry Ellis has failed to block a Chinese manufacturer from registering a stylized "G" trademark after European officials found consumers would easily be able to distinguish the logo from the U.S. fashion label when shopping for clothing products. 

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