A shape up for UK designs
The UK government has launched a major consultation aimed at modernising the UK designs system - here, we breakdown everything you should know about it.
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The Greenshoots Podcast (bonus episode) – Partnering for Progress: Action Medical Research
In this bonus episode, we're joined by our 2025 charity partner, Action Medical Research about their history of funding pioneering research, and the innovative ways they continue to raise awareness and support.
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Aerospace
Explore which technologies are driving driving sustainable innovation in aerospace with Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Adam Tindall and Tegan Wollaston.
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Supreme-ly FRAND: Supreme Court grant Tesla permission to appeal in its FRAND pool rate-setting dispute with Avanci and InterDigital – but beware the limitations.
It’s been a busy few weeks for SEP/FRAND cases in the UK. The Supreme Court is now going to hear its first SEP/FRAND case since 𝑈𝑛𝑤𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑡, granting Tesla permission to appeal in its dispute with Avanci and InterDigital concerning the UK court’s jurisdiction to make FRAND declarations in relation to a licensing pool (the Avanci 5G Platform).
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G1/25 – “Hydroponics”
Edward Rainsford discusses the Board of Appeal decision T697/22, a much-watched case that could have significant implications for future practice at the European Patent Office.
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – How Garuda Golf launched a successful golf clothing brand
In this episode, Vishal (Trade Mark Attorney) is joined by the three founders of Garuda Golf — a golf clothing brand that’s working hard to help make the sport more inclusive.
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Emotional Perception: Time to Face the Music?
Ahead of the next chapter in the ongoing UK proceedings regarding the ”Emotional Perception” patent application (application number GB1904713.3), our experts re-cap the story so far and share hopes on what might happen next.
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New UK IPO guidance on overly broad trade mark terms
Following the Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick v Sky — on 27 June 2025, the UK IPO issued important guidance on how it will now approach trade mark applications — and it’s a significant shift. This article summarises what the new guidance means for trade mark applicants and businesses.
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UK SEP/FRAND interim licence declarations – an exercise of the Court’s jurisdiction or of ‘judicial imperialism’?
Last week, the High Court issued its judgment on interim FRAND licences in Samsung v ZTE.
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KE Matters – How to protect your AI inventions
Discover what it takes to secure protection for AI-driven technologies through real-world scenarios—including autonomy stacks in self-driving vehicles and a computer vision system.
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G1/24 Decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal
The Enlarged Board of Appeal issued their decision in the case of G1/24 on 18 June 2025. Our experts discuss the relevance for IP professionals.
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