The MARQUES panel on external factors changing our work also turned to the potential of artificial intelligence to transform trade mark practice. Dev Gangjee explored how AI could help fill gaps in the international system, improve trade mark processes, and even challenge the foundations of trade mark law

Notting Hill bag trade mark claim fails as court rules rights were lost on company dissolution and renewal was invalid.

Don’t destroy database right by assigning it outside the UK or EU

This judgment reinforces the value of registering packaging as a trade mark – not just logos or brand names.

The Court of Appeal upheld a string of findings by HHJ Melissa Clarke in favour of the South London fried chicken favourite, Morley’s.