Intellectual Property UK

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Latest News in Intellectual Property UK

  • February 13, 2026

    Google, Meta Facing AI Copyright Claims From Publishers

    A group of independent U.K. publishers has set the ball rolling on copyright infringement claims against artificial intelligence developers, including Google and Meta, alleging that they might have trained models using protected works without permission.

  • February 13, 2026

    Spanish Brewer Can't Block Use Of 'Ambar' Trademarks

    A Spanish brewery has failed to convince European appellate officials to prevent a Belarusian spirits maker from using its "Ambar" trademark on branding of beverages like brandy and vodka.

  • February 13, 2026

    TomTom Faces £5.2M Royalties Claim From Parking Biz

    A company that indexes car park locations has sued TomTom for £5.2 million ($7.1 million) in a London court, accusing the navigation firm of failing to pay royalties it owes under their now-expired licensing agreement.

  • February 13, 2026

    EU Foreign Subsidies Guide Brings Clarity And Questions

    The European Commission’s long-awaited EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation guidelines provide helpful clarifications for companies, but with many areas remaining broadly framed, uncertainty may continue to deter investments and increase the compliance burden on organizations, say lawyers at Hogan Lovells.

  • February 13, 2026

    Amazon Accused Of Infringing Data Processing Patent In UK

    A U.S. technology business has accused Amazon at a London court of infringing its data processing patent by equipping its data centers with the protected technology without permission.

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