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in Chambers UK 2026 rankings
Keltie is recognised once again in the Chambers UK Guide 2026 for excellence in Intellectual Property. The firm has retained its UK-wide Band 2 ranking for Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, reflecting our continued strength, expertise and client commitment across the full spectrum of IP services.
Find out moreNice Classification
Changes from January 2026
The Nice Classification, established in 1957 and managed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), divides goods and services for trade mark specifications into 45 classes. It is an essential tool and is periodically updated to reflect changes in the marketplace and technological advancements. A new edition is coming into effect in January 2026, bringing several important changes that trade mark owners and businesses should be aware of.
Find out moreCase Law Review
Board of Appeal Decision T 2353/22
A recent Board of Appeal decision upheld the COMVIK test as the gold standard for determining whether computer-implemented methods are technical or not, and assessing inventive step.
Find out moreDSIT sets out R&D investment
3 year budget to support investment
The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published its R&D budget allocations for research agencies and bodies up to 2029/30. This is the first multi-year budget since 2022.
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Keltie partners with Eco Ventures Counsel
Keltie partners with Eco Ventures Counsel to support the next generation of climate innovators.
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Materials science and the technologies involved in manufacturing processes underpin almost every element of technological development. The function, quality, longevity and financial value of products are all impacted by their material make up and the mechanisms involved in their production.
