Intellectual Property UK

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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • December 05, 2025

    Dryrobe Wins TM Battle Over Rival's 'D-Robe' Brand

    Dryrobe Ltd. has won its case that a rival infringed its trademark with a "D-Robe" brand, with a London court ruling that the rival had been warned by its graphic designer that the "D-Robe" logo was potentially too similar but adopted it anyway. 

  • December 05, 2025

    Microsoft Granted Appeal In £270M Reseller Class Action

    A London tribunal has allowed Microsoft to appeal against its ruling that it cannot exercise control over products it has licensed to resellers, saying there is no "clear authority" on points of law related to that issue, so the software giant has a chance of succeeding.

  • December 05, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen Mozambique sue the late tycoon Iskandar Safa's family and Privinvest amid the wider $1.9 billion "tuna bond" fraud case, Entain face a claim from a major U.S. pensions agency, and a Mexican lawyer accused of embezzlement bring legal action against Travelers Insurance Co. 

  • December 05, 2025

    Edwards Lifesciences Bags Prosthetic Valve Patent In EU

    European appellate officials have upheld a bid by Edwards Lifesciences Corp. to patent a prosthetic heart valve based on one of its amendments, ruling that the added feature of an atrial sealing member with a polyester layer was new.

  • December 05, 2025

    Gap Unit Takes Slim Victory In 'Athleta' TM Appeal

    A London appeals court on Friday broadened a Gap subsidiary's victory in its "Athleta" trademark battle, ruling that a Danish rival ripped off the brand by selling clothes bearing "Athlecia" logos.

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