16.10.2025
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.
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We’re also delighted to share that Alistair Gay has again been individually ranked in Band 1 for Intellectual Property: Trade Mark Attorneys (UK-wide). Based in the firm’s London office, Alistair is co-head of Keltie's trade mark practice, specialising in trade mark, design and copyright law.
Alistair Gay said “I’m delighted to have retained my Band 1 ranking alongside our excellent firm-wide ranking. This recognition reflects Keltie’s depth of expertise, our collaborative culture and the strength of our client relationships. Maintaining our firm-wide ranking is a fantastic endorsement of Keltie's focus on innovative and commercially-grounded IP strategies that help protect and maximise the value of our clients’ IP.”
These rankings reaffirm Keltie’s standing as one of the UK’s leading IP firms.
24.09.2025
Series Over: A New Era for UK Trade MarksThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is set to discontinue series mark applications as part of its ambitious digital transformation programme. This decision marks the end of a system that has been a “reasonably unique feature” of UK trade mark law for decades.
10.12.2025
Nice Classification Changes from January 2026The 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.
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