I don't know if it's possible but If Furries let me, I'd file the trademark within the UKIPO just so at least one of us own it "legally" for others to use
So apparently some Hollywood reject is trying to trademark the most common word in the fandom: fursona.
This impacts every furry and more importantly fursuit makers because they're trying to trademark it under Class 25 (Clothing / Robes) which includes costumes and subsequently fursuits.
This impacts every furry and more importantly fursuit makers because they're trying to trademark it under Class 25 (Clothing / Robes) which includes costumes and subsequently fursuits.
July 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM
I don't know if it's possible but If Furries let me, I'd file the trademark within the UKIPO just so at least one of us own it "legally" for others to use
The Leeds Stop of the 'Northern IP Network' was a blast. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who made it possible, in particular @iszpotakowski.bsky.social , the #UKIPO , Leeds' @cblpleeds.bsky.social and all the members of #TGIPRG
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September 21, 2026 at 12:02 PM
The Leeds Stop of the 'Northern IP Network' was a blast. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to those who made it possible, in particular @iszpotakowski.bsky.social , the #UKIPO , Leeds' @cblpleeds.bsky.social and all the members of #TGIPRG
@universityofleeds.bsky.social @lawatleeds.bsky.social
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Who said peer-review isn't fun? I just reviewed a paper on AI and copyright that spends a third of the article discussing an entirely inexistent UK copyright case (DeepMind v UKIPO 2023), and that illustrates Naruto v Slater with this image, which was taken a 2021 Prezi student presentation.
June 7, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Who said peer-review isn't fun? I just reviewed a paper on AI and copyright that spends a third of the article discussing an entirely inexistent UK copyright case (DeepMind v UKIPO 2023), and that illustrates Naruto v Slater with this image, which was taken a 2021 Prezi student presentation.
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term "Wonder Mum" with the UKIPO over its trademarks for "Wonder Woman". Now, DC Comics is notoriously draconian when it…
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term "Wonder Mum" with the UKIPO over its trademarks for "Wonder Woman". Now, DC Comics is notoriously draconian when it…
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term "Wonder Mum" with the UKIPO over its trademarks for "Wonder Woman". Now, DC Comics is notoriously draconian when it comes to policing its IP, trademarks included, but this one was fairly ridiculous, as the UKIPO pointed out. There is no actual branding comparison here. No color schemes or tradedress that would point someone to Wonder Woman.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term "Wonder Mum" with the UKIPO over its trademarks for "Wonder Woman". Now, DC Comics is notoriously draconian when it…
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term "Wonder Mum" with the UKIPO over its trademarks for "Wonder Woman". Now, DC Comics is notoriously draconian when it…
New UKIPO AI and (c) consultation launched today - full consultation document is here:
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM
New UKIPO AI and (c) consultation launched today - full consultation document is here:
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
The UK Supreme Court in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents did something it neglected in Scottish Ministers: it stated what was not before the court.
And look at that, a panel with none of the judges from Scottish Ministers? Well, well, well…
And look at that, a panel with none of the judges from Scottish Ministers? Well, well, well…
![Application to this case
Since the case has been argued until now below solely on the basis of the Aerotel approach, the Court has not received detailed argument or the views of the UKIPO and specialist judges in
the lower courts
on the application of the intermediate step, which has never been applied
before in the UK. It is therefore not appropriate for the Supreme Court on this appeal: (i) further to define the intermediate step in cases involving programs for computers or (i) to carry it out in relation to the application in issue. The Court confines its ruling to the issues mentioned above and refers the case back to the Rearing Officer to apply the intermediate step and the remaining requirements for patentability to the claimed invention [112]-[118].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5kydynj3pme74rk5ynru3m6d/bafkreifucmsoxixc2i6g2sqojvmgo36i32h5friqzsgcby5vd35jittwgq)
February 13, 2026 at 1:29 AM
The UK Supreme Court in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents did something it neglected in Scottish Ministers: it stated what was not before the court.
And look at that, a panel with none of the judges from Scottish Ministers? Well, well, well…
And look at that, a panel with none of the judges from Scottish Ministers? Well, well, well…
𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 (ANN)
Learn more about the landmark ruling: www.secerna.com/insights/new...
#Patents #UKIPO #EPO #IntellectualProperty #AI #UKSC #ANNs
Learn more about the landmark ruling: www.secerna.com/insights/new...
#Patents #UKIPO #EPO #IntellectualProperty #AI #UKSC #ANNs
February 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM
𝐔𝐊 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 (ANN)
Learn more about the landmark ruling: www.secerna.com/insights/new...
#Patents #UKIPO #EPO #IntellectualProperty #AI #UKSC #ANNs
Learn more about the landmark ruling: www.secerna.com/insights/new...
#Patents #UKIPO #EPO #IntellectualProperty #AI #UKSC #ANNs
The UKIPO largely dismissed a bid by the Gap to block Transport for London’s application to register “MIND THE GAP." www.thefashionlaw.com/gap-transpor...
Gap, Transport for London Clash Over "Mind the Gap" Trademark
A co-existence agreement of sorts between Gap and London’s public transportation body is at the heart of a trademark opposition.
www.thefashionlaw.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The UKIPO largely dismissed a bid by the Gap to block Transport for London’s application to register “MIND THE GAP." www.thefashionlaw.com/gap-transpor...
Good practice in contentious proceedings before the UKIPO: an interview with barrister Victoria Jones. open.spotify.com/episode/1Pkk...
Good practice in contentious proceedings before the UKIPO: an interview with barrister Victoria Jones
Fashionably IP · Episode
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July 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Good practice in contentious proceedings before the UKIPO: an interview with barrister Victoria Jones. open.spotify.com/episode/1Pkk...
L&T Alice Martins and Helene Whelbourn discuss the UKIPO's Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) issued on 27 June 2025 with guidance for trade mark applicants following the Supreme Court’s decision in Sky Ltd v SkyKick UK Ltd.
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/ukipo-t...
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/ukipo-t...
UKIPO tightens rules on trade mark specifications following Sky Ltd v SkyKick UK Ltd judgment - Lee & Thompson
On 27 June 2025, the UKIPO issued a Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) with guidance for trade mark applicants following the Supreme Court’s decision in Sky Ltd v SkyKick UK […]
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August 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
L&T Alice Martins and Helene Whelbourn discuss the UKIPO's Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) issued on 27 June 2025 with guidance for trade mark applicants following the Supreme Court’s decision in Sky Ltd v SkyKick UK Ltd.
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/ukipo-t...
Read here: www.leeandthompson.com/news/ukipo-t...
43 reported incidents in the UK courts and tribunals of AI hallucinations (suspected or confirmed) and AI Privilege?#aihallucinations #ailaw #aiprivilege naturalandartificiallaw.com/ai-privilege...
AI Privilege in US v Heppner & New UKIPO Hallucinations
US court considers AI privilege in US v Heppner. Plus, new UKIPO findings bring the total of UK suspected or confirmed AI hallucinations to 43.
naturalandartificiallaw.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
43 reported incidents in the UK courts and tribunals of AI hallucinations (suspected or confirmed) and AI Privilege?#aihallucinations #ailaw #aiprivilege naturalandartificiallaw.com/ai-privilege...
Thought this might happen. Not sure what Greene King was thinking... www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
Cornerstone Inns in trade mark dispute with Greene King
Cornerstone Inns has filed a UKIPO defence after Greene King opposed its trade mark application amid a dispute over the Cornerstone name.
www.morningadvertiser.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Thought this might happen. Not sure what Greene King was thinking... www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2026...
Design lawyers - the survey response deadline is today but this is no April fools day joke! The UKIPO designs consultation suggests major changes to the subject matter that might be protectable as a design. Make sure to respond if you can!
👇Design law folks - don't forget the current UKIPO design survey (deadline 1 April). It looks as if it is mostly about procedure/cost, but right at the end it pops in a *major* question about revising the definition of 'design' in very significant ways!
www.gov.uk/government/c...
www.gov.uk/government/c...
Survey on priorities to shape UK system for protecting designs
www.gov.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Design lawyers - the survey response deadline is today but this is no April fools day joke! The UKIPO designs consultation suggests major changes to the subject matter that might be protectable as a design. Make sure to respond if you can!
The problems identified in this case could be mitigated by the UKIPO having a more rigorous registration process and having a less antagonistic means of resolving IP disputes in the first instance.
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The problems identified in this case could be mitigated by the UKIPO having a more rigorous registration process and having a less antagonistic means of resolving IP disputes in the first instance.
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
The current system arguably benefits IP lawyers more than IP owners (especially small ones)
A dispute over the Pierre Cardin #brand gets to the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’). www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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July 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
A dispute over the Pierre Cardin #brand gets to the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (‘UKIPO’). www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
UKIPO partially dismissed Gap's action to block Transport for London’s application to register “MIND THE GAP" for use on eyewear, bags, and helmets, etc. but not for purses, wallets, etc
NB: Bad faith and prior agreement
See, also, comment by Geoff Weller
trademarklawyermagazine.com/did-transpor...
NB: Bad faith and prior agreement
See, also, comment by Geoff Weller
trademarklawyermagazine.com/did-transpor...
February 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
UKIPO partially dismissed Gap's action to block Transport for London’s application to register “MIND THE GAP" for use on eyewear, bags, and helmets, etc. but not for purses, wallets, etc
NB: Bad faith and prior agreement
See, also, comment by Geoff Weller
trademarklawyermagazine.com/did-transpor...
NB: Bad faith and prior agreement
See, also, comment by Geoff Weller
trademarklawyermagazine.com/did-transpor...
The U.K. Intellectual Property Office said that it is reviewing whether artificial intelligence-generated designs should be eligible for protection in Britain.
UKIPO Weighs Protection For AI-Generated Designs - Law360 UK
The U.K. Intellectual Property Office said Thursday that it is reviewing whether artificial intelligence-generated designs should be eligible for protection in Britain.
www.law360.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The U.K. Intellectual Property Office said that it is reviewing whether artificial intelligence-generated designs should be eligible for protection in Britain.
Just to say, not sure where they got that quote: none of the UKIPO decision or the High Court or the Court of Appeal judgments use the word 'drastic'... The Court of Appeal decision is, overall, a pretty dry ruling on the regulations governing use of the term 'milk' www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB [2024] EWCA Civ 1453 (29 November 2024)
www.bailii.org
December 10, 2024 at 6:27 AM
Just to say, not sure where they got that quote: none of the UKIPO decision or the High Court or the Court of Appeal judgments use the word 'drastic'... The Court of Appeal decision is, overall, a pretty dry ruling on the regulations governing use of the term 'milk' www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWC...
“Twice as many” men as women are purchasing counterfeit goods, according to the findings of a new UKIPO survey. www.thefashionlaw.com/men-are-twic...
Men Twice as Likely as Women to Buy Counterfeits, Per UK Study
Male consumers are a key category of those actively seeking out and knowingly purchasing counterfeits, according to a new report.
www.thefashionlaw.com
February 23, 2024 at 2:10 PM
“Twice as many” men as women are purchasing counterfeit goods, according to the findings of a new UKIPO survey. www.thefashionlaw.com/men-are-twic...
UK government seeks AI copyright code conclusion in December www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news...
Evidence to Lords Communications and Digital Committee inquiry last week committees.parliament.uk/event/19914/...
Evidence to Lords Communications and Digital Committee inquiry last week committees.parliament.uk/event/19914/...
December 4, 2023 at 2:45 PM
UK government seeks AI copyright code conclusion in December www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news...
Evidence to Lords Communications and Digital Committee inquiry last week committees.parliament.uk/event/19914/...
Evidence to Lords Communications and Digital Committee inquiry last week committees.parliament.uk/event/19914/...
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/23/dc-comics-goes-after-another-european-org-for-using-wonder-and-mum-together-over-trademark/
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/23/dc-comics-goes-after-another-european-org-for-using-wonder-and-mum-together-over-trademark/
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
Several years ago, DC Comics opposed the trademark sought by Unilever for the term “Wonder Mum” with the UKIPO over its trademarks for “Wonder Woman”. Now, DC Comics is noto…
www.techdirt.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
DC Comics Goes After Another European Org For Using ‘Wonder’ And ‘Mum’ Together Over Trademark
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/23/dc-comics-goes-after-another-european-org-for-using-wonder-and-mum-together-over-trademark/
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/10/23/dc-comics-goes-after-another-european-org-for-using-wonder-and-mum-together-over-trademark/