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Brand Trade Mark Protection: A Case Study in Bubble Tea

Michael Coyle May 31, 2025

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How to Handle IP Complaints on Amazon Effectively

Michael Coyle May 30, 2025

Design Infringement: Apple vs. Samsung Case

Understanding Design Infringement: Apple vs. Samsung

Michael Coyle May 30, 2025

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Understanding the Role of an Intellectual Property Solicitor

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

Intellectual Property and Patent Lawyer

How an Intellectual Property and Patent Lawyer Can Help

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

IP Solicitors

IP Solicitors: Your Partners in Intellectual Property Law

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

Copyright and License

Understanding Copyright : Your Legal Guide

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

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Understanding CC Licensing: A Guide for Creators

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

Trademark infringement

What is a likelihood of confusion and why is it important for trade mark infringement claims in the UK

Ellis Sweetenham May 23, 2025

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How long does your copyright protection last?

Ellis Sweetenham May 23, 2025

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Understanding Passing Off Trade Mark: A Complete Guide

Michael Coyle May 23, 2025

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Is the UKIPO Doing Enough? Time to Rethink How Registered Designs Are Being Used—and Abused

Michael Coyle May 21, 2025

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The High Court has offered helpful guidance on what illegal reverse engineering is and the scope of the Software Directive’s statutory exceptions to software copyright protection outlined in the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (the CDPA) in the case of IBM United Kingdom Ltd v. LzLabs GmbH and others [2025] EWHC 532 (TCC).

Michael Coyle May 21, 2025

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[2025] R v. Connolly: Inciting Hatred in a Changing Environment

Michael Coyle May 20, 2025

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Understanding the New Model Clauses in the EU AI Act and AI Procurement

Michael Coyle May 20, 2025

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Theft Is Not Fair Use: AI, Copyright, and the Fight for Creative Ownership

Michael Coyle May 18, 2025

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What does this mean for importers, brands, and consumers now that the UK government has confirmed that the UK+ IP Exhaustion Regime will remain in place?

Michael Coyle May 16, 2025

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Updates for AI

Michael Coyle May 15, 2025

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The final straw! Why a comprehensive overhaul of the Registered Design System is necessary

Michael Coyle May 10, 2025

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The UKIPO’s Design Registration Process: A Double-Edged Sword

Michael Coyle May 9, 2025

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Selling on E-Marketplace: What to Do if You’re the Victim of a False Design Infringement Claim

Michael Coyle May 9, 2025

Settlement Agreement (1)

Navigating Settlement Agreements: A Complete Guide

Mark Reed May 7, 2025

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Limitation of Liability Clauses under English Law: Role, Enforceability, and Risks

Michael Coyle May 4, 2025

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A Cross-Jurisdictional Look at Recent Legislative Reforms in the UK and the EU

Michael Coyle May 3, 2025

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UKIPO Bad Faith Ruling in Unite Faith Workers’ Decision

Michael Coyle May 3, 2025

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Unlocking Collective Enfranchisement: A Path to Ownership

Michael Coyle April 28, 2025

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Litigation and the Executor: Understanding Risks and Powers

Mark Reed April 28, 2025

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Makeality Ltd v City Doggo Ltd: IPEC Appeal Dismissed

Michael Coyle April 28, 2025

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Discover the Property Revolution: Key Insights Unveiled

Michael Coyle April 28, 2025

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Why You Need an Escrow Agreement: Essential Business Guide

Michael Coyle April 28, 2025

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Buck Woodall vs Disney: The Ultimate Showdown

Michael Coyle April 28, 2025

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The AI fight back- A novel way to fight back

Michael Coyle April 23, 2025

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Class Action against Meta ?

Michael Coyle April 12, 2025

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Meta Copyright infringement.

Michael Coyle April 12, 2025

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The price better be right!!!

Michael Coyle April 6, 2025

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UK Publishers, wake up!

Michael Coyle March 28, 2025

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Protecting your IP UKIPO provides excellent support in advising on ‘take down’ procedures

Michael Coyle March 24, 2025

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I’m a UK author. I want to pick a fight with Meta; they are stealing my book.

Michael Coyle March 23, 2025

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Public Domain 2025: What’s Changing in the US and UK?

Michael Coyle March 13, 2025

Arbitration Act 2025

Arbitration Act 2025: Key Changes and Impact on UK Arbitration

Michael Coyle March 6, 2025

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Government Plans to End the Leasehold System in England and Wales

Michael Coyle March 5, 2025

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GB News vs Ofcom Judicial Review: GB News wins Ofcom decision

Michael Coyle March 1, 2025

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Vince wins Defamation battle

Michael Coyle March 1, 2025

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Hands off our copyrights, AI. If you are that smart, write your own.

Michael Coyle February 24, 2025

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Sir Elton John urges a review of UK copyright laws to safeguard artists against artificial intelligence.

Michael Coyle February 22, 2025

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Overcoming Blocked Access: Mediation Solutions & C100 Guide

Mark Reed February 17, 2025

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