Nutris v EUIPO:

Core elements prevail

We analyse the General Court’s approach to composite word marks in Nutris v EUIPO, focusing on the weight given to dominant elements and cross-linguistic perception within the EU.

The decision underscores the limited distancing effect of structural variations and offers useful guidance for assessing likelihood of confusion in practice.

Mary White

Director, Trade Marks

Strategic opportunity for Australian software innovators

We highlight the strategic opportunities that arise from allowing Australian applicants to designate the EPO as an ISA. We assess how favourable EPO search opinions can support faster European protection and strengthen investor confidence, particularly when coordinating international filing and prosecution strategies.

AI patentability in the UK:

A new era begins

This piece outlines how the UK Supreme Court’s landmark decision reshapes patent protection for AI and software inventions. We explain the end of the Aerotel test, the adoption of the EPO approach and what this means for innovators, including implications for drafting and prosecution strategy.

GUI patenting at the EPO: Inventive step and AI in 2026

We examine how the EPO applies COMVIK and the problem-solution approach to GUI inventions, and what this means for demonstrating technical contribution in AI-driven interfaces, particularly in the context of increasingly sophisticated user interactions.

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“Milk” term remains protected

This update looks at the Supreme Court’s clarification on the use of reserved dairy terms in branding and marketing. We highlight the risks for alternative product manufacturers and the need for distinct sector terminology, with potential implications for trade mark clearance and enforcement strategies.

The hidden IP asset for
FinTech apps

We explain why registered designs remain an underused but powerful tool for protecting fintech apps and digital products. We explain how they offer fast, cost-effective protection for interfaces, icons and other visual features, and how they can complement patent and trade mark strategies in practice.

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