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Articles Sep102026

Fendi v Rolo Fashion: Calculation of damages for trade mark infringement

In Fendi Italia Srl & Ors v Rolo Fashion Limited & Anor [2026] EWHC 1703 (IPEC), the court considered how damages should be calculated following the sale of counterfeit luxury goods. The decision provides useful guidance on lost profits, reasonable royalties under the “user principle”, reputational harm and additional compensation for trade mark infringement. Crucially, it highlights the evidence brand owners need to establish economic loss, and confirms that such loss will not simply be assumed.

Articles Aug182026

From frames to firmware: 20 years of cycling patent trends

While the biggest names in professional cycling stay largely the same year to year, patent data tells a different story. Our analysis of 20 years of cycling patents reveals a clear shift toward digital innovation, from AI-assisted gear shifting to RADAR-based safety systems, and what it means for the future of IP in the sport.

Articles Jul282026

Podium Icons Limited (formerly Maradona Global Limited) v Diego Armando Maradona Sinagra & Others (BL O/0743/25)

In Podium Icons Limited (formerly Maradona Global Limited) v Diego Armando Maradona Sinagra & Others (BL O/0743/25), the Appointed Person, Dr. Brian Whitehead, refused an application to transfer an appeal to the High Court under section 76(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994.

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 Jun192026

EU Parliament approves New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation

On Wednesday 18 June 2026, after years of discussion, the EU Parliament approved the New Genomic Techniques (NGT) Regulation, following the text provisionally agreed in December 2025.

Articles Jun102026

Quick Play Sport on target in Kickster case defending against patent revocation action on appeal to the High Court

Few patent revocation actions go this far - fewer still end this decisively. This landmark win highlights the growing strategic role of national revocation proceedings.

Articles Jun082026

From G1/24 to G1/26: The Unfinished Story of Claim Interpretation at the EPO

In G1/24 the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO clarified that claims must be interpreted in light of the description when assessing patentability. However, it left open how this principle applies to added matter.

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.