Record-breaking surge in UK trade mark applications
Latest figures reveal that March 2026 saw a record-breaking increase in new UK trade mark applications filed at the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO).
Beyond qualification: navigating life as a newly qualified Trade Mark Attorney
You’ve studied hard and passed the exams; now it's time to embark on your career as a trade mark attorney. It’s a big transition and not always an easy one.
UK IPO launches new guidance to help consumers spot fakes
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has launched new guidance to help consumers identify counterfeit goods when shopping for second-hand fashion online.
INTA 2026 roundup - A global welcome to London
What a privilege it was to see the global IP community in our home city. The INTA Annual Meeting brought trade mark professionals from across the world to the Excel and into every corner of London.
Monitoring, reporting and reducing emissions
What should we be measuring in 2026, and where should we start – we asked Crispin Sykes from Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) to help IP firms answer these questions.
Stepping out: life as a newly qualified trade mark attorney
Catherine Wiseman and Craig Beaumont from Barker Bretell shared practical tips for navigating the real challenges of early qualified practice.