Conclusion: Why Registered Designs Deserve a Place in Your IP Strategy
Registered designs, both in the UK and EU, offer a flexible, affordable, and…
Designs vs Trade Marks: Complementary, Not Competing
We have looked at how a patent and design pairing can provide robust IP…
Designs vs Patents: Complementary, Not Competing
Businesses often think of intellectual property rights as alternatives such…
The Under Used Opportunity: Protecting 2D Digital Designs
Many businesses erroneously assume that registered designs only apply to 3D…
Harnessing the Power of UK & EU Registered Designs in Your IP Strategy
When businesses think about intellectual property (IP) protection, trade marks…
Beyond the Brick: What the 2026 Decision Reveals About Lego’s IP Strategy
When the General Court of the EU handed down its 14 January 2026 judgment in…
When is a cup not a cup? When it’s a Stanley cup of course!
Although I wasn’t around when the original Stanley cup debuted in 1913 (!), I…
Delays to UKIPO Patent Publications – What You Need to Know
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has announced that it will…
International Designs - Love them or Hague them?
The Hague design system celebrates 100 years – but will “one size” ever be able…