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

  • October 20, 2026

    British Brand Fights To Halt Victoria's Secret US TM Case

    British shirtmaker Thomas Pink asked a London court Tuesday to block Victoria's Secret from pursuing claims in the U.S. over the alleged infringement of its "pink" trademark, arguing that the new litigation runs afoul of a settlement between the two companies.

  • October 20, 2026

    LEGO Can't Block 'Ballego' Beauty Brand TM

    Lego has failed to persuade European officials to nix a beauty company's trademark for "Ballego," as there was no risk that shoppers would think the toy brickmaker was producing cosmetics. 

  • October 20, 2026

    Travel Blue Founder Defends Pillow Design In Boots IP Trial

    The founder of a travel accessories maker accusing Boots of infringing its design for a travel pillow insisted that his company's product was the "next stage" for consumer comfort, as he gave evidence in the trial on Tuesday.

  • October 20, 2026

    PinkNews Says Clipping TikTok Videos Was Fair Use

    LGBTQ+ outlet PinkNews has fought back against copyright infringement claims from a popular beauty TikTok influencer, arguing that viewers clicked on its videos to hear one of its journalists review her procedures alongside other treatments. 

  • October 20, 2026

    Huawei Loses 5G SEP Infringement Case At UPC

    The Unified Patent Court on Tuesday dismissed Huawei's claim that a Nokia-linked phonemaker infringed its essential 5G patent in Europe, ruling instead that certain parts of the patent are invalid. 

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