New UKIPO Practice Amendment

On overly broad specifications and bad faith

The UKIPO has issued a new Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in the case SkyKick UK Ltd v Sky Ltd (2024 UKSC 36).

Q&A with Richard Lawrence

Real-world IP for a fast-moving world

The IAM Patent 1000 is a respected global guide to leading patent professionals and firms. With over two decades of experience at the forefront of intellectual property law, Richard Lawrence brings both technical depth and commercial clarity to the complex worlds of cryptography, telecoms, AI, and quantum computing.

Generative AI and Copyright

The launch of ChatGPT

The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI to the forefront, transforming how people work and create. Since then, models that can process and generate not only text but also images, audio, and video have gained momentum. However, these advancements raise significant copyright concerns: generative AI uses copyrighted materials for training and produces realistic, original content, thus challenging traditional concepts of authorship and originality.

Recognition, growth, and what’s next for Keltie in Ireland

A Q&A with Sean Cummings

Keltie’s success in delivering its renowned IP services to the Irish market has been recognised by being named among leading Irish and UK firms in the recent IAM Patent 1000 and IP STARS rankings.

The UK Supreme Court Gives guidance

On Post-Sale Confusion

The Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (“Iconix”) v Dream Pairs Europe, Inc. and another (“DPE”).