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UK Copyright law change – in 2020

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Not quite the happily ever after: Match swipes left on Muzmatch

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2 words, 4 notes, 11 days in trial = copyright success for Ed Sheeran

A large green Asda sign sits prominently on the roof of a modern building, set against a backdrop of blue sky and scattered clouds.

‘Just Essentials by Asda’ – essentially trade mark infringement?

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Can Artificial Intelligence own a patent?

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Cuthbert the copy-caterpillar released

Changes afoot for trade mark names − Goodbye OHIM, Hello EUIPO

‘Battle of the skys’ – Sky prevents Skype trade mark registration in long-running dispute

A “distinctive” retail store layout can be registered as a trade mark, says CJEU

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Michelmores sponsors Clean Tech at Tech South West awards

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Look what you made me do: Copyright law under the spotlight with recent Taylor Swift album re-recordings

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M&S wages war on Aldi copy-caterpillar

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Michelmores sponsors Keynote Speaker at the UK’s flagship South West Technology & Business Event, SW Innovation Expo, in October 2021

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Cosmetic Warriors Win Trade Mark Battle Against Retail Giant Amazon

Feeding the future? Michelmores contributes specialist expertise to landmark WWF and Tesco insect protein roadmap.

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