kaeyo Mayne, Author at Appleyard Lees

Articles Jul162026

Par for the course: Intellectual Property in golf

This article investigates current patent filing data amongst major brands, and broader industry activity within the sport of golf.

Articles May182026

Designs in Motion: The UK IPO’s Latest Guidance

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has issued new guidance on protecting digital designs - our experts break down everything you need to know about it.

Articles Apr272026

Abbott v Sinocare and Menarini: Continued success for Abbott at the UPC

This article highlights the growing strength of unified European patent enforcement, the decisive impact of early legal action, and why innovative medical technology companies must be ready to act quickly when threatened by competitors.

Articles Apr242026

The legal foundations of long-arm jurisdiction

Appleyard Lees explores how recent CJEU case law has reshaped cross‑border patent enforcement. This is the first article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.

Articles Apr242026

How the UPC is applying long arm jurisdiction in practice

Drawing on early decisions, Appleyard Lees analyses how the UPC is applying long‑arm jurisdiction in practice. This is the second article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.

Articles Apr242026

Strategic implications for patentees and defendants of the UPC’s long arm jurisdiction

Appleyard lees analyses how the UPC’s arguably enthusiastic embrace of long-arm jurisdiction creates powerful opportunities for patentees and corresponding risks for defendants. This is the third article in a three‑part series that explore long‑arm jurisdiction before the UPC.

Articles Apr012026

Amritjot Jethwa promoted to Partner

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Amritjot Jethwa to Partner.

Podcasts Mar302026

AI in Flight: Patent insights into AI‑driven green aviation

In this episode of the Greenshoots Podcast, Partner Adam Tindall and Associate Ali Dumigan explore how artificial intelligence is transforming aerospace innovation,

Articles Mar122026

Appleyard Lees acts for successful defendants, Asda and IPL, in first claim for infringement of plant breeders’ rights brought to trial in the UK

"This is an important decision on many levels. In finding against NCP, the court has given clear, seminal guidance on the correct interpretation of essentially derived varieties under UK legislation."

Articles Feb112026

UK Supreme Court dismantles the emotional rollercoaster

The UK Supreme Court delivered their long-awaited judgment in the Emotional Perception AI case. Applicants, innovators and patent attorneys working in the AI space can finally breathe a sigh of relief - it is now much clearer that AI innovations can be patented in the UK.

Directors and IP – getting up close and personal - part 2

Articles Jan122026

Increases in APHA fees for plant breeders’ rights

The APHA has announced increases for a number of fees relating to the filing of applications for plant breeders’ rights and Great Britain and Northern Ireland variety listings, which will take effect from 1 February 2026. Our experts break down the fee changes.