Wow we cannot believe it has been a year since we started. We finally decided to do it last year. After years of talking, thinking, and hesitating, we took the leap. It’s been a rollercoaster, but an incredible one. The past twelve months have exceeded all our expectations in every way. We couldn’t have done […]
Ionic Legal has earned a distinguished position in the UK Trademark Rankings 2025, published by WIPR Rankings. The latest edition of these rankings lists the firm as recommended for both contentious and non-contentious trademark matters, reinforcing its reputation as a leading player in the UK’s intellectual property landscape. This builds on its Band 1 Ranking […]
Ionic Legal is expanding its service offering with the launch of a dedicated non-contentious Technology and Commercial practice, spearheaded by new partner hire Annalisa Checchi. This expansion reinforces the firm’s ability to support clients with complex cross-border legal challenges under the leadership of newly appointed partner, Annalisa Checchi. With over 20 years of experience spanning […]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is coming into force in phases. It introduces wide-ranging changes to the law with the goal of preventing abuse of corporate structures and tackling economic crime. For brand owners, the new provisions offer a welcome strengthening of the […]
Legal practitioners have been eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others, which essentially relates to two issues: (a) what is the test for determining “bad faith” in s3(6) of the Trade Marks Act 1994?; and (b) if bad faith is established, what is the correct […]
Ionic Legal is proud to announce that we have achieved a Band 1 ranking for Intellectual Property – North West in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide, highlighting our commitment to excellence in IP law. Additionally, both our founders have been individually recognised: Roy Crozier has earned a Band 1 ranking in the North West for […]
easyGroup, the owner of the “easy” brand, aggressively enforces its trade mark rights. In the latest case, easyGroup has failed in its attempt to prevent the use of the trade mark “Easyfundraising” and has had some of its trade marks revoked for non-use. There were also some very unhelpful findings made by the judge which […]
In Thaler v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, the UK Supreme Court has reaffirmed previous rulings by dismissing Dr. Thaler’s appeal, emphasising that inventions solely created by artificial intelligence (AI) do not qualify for patent protection. This decision aligns with other international jurisdictions and underscores the current constraints of UK patent law amidst […]
Intellectual property (IP) law is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and the globalisation of commerce. Ionic Legal, a leading IP firm, is at the forefront of these changes, providing expert guidance and protection for clients’ intellectual property assets. This article explores key trends and future predictions shaping the field of IP law. Increased Cross-Border […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court addressed the complex issue of director liability for trade mark infringement in the case of Lifestyle Equities CV and Another v. Ahmed and Another [2024] UKSC 17. This case involved directors of a company accused of infringing trade marks through their business operations. The ruling not only clarified […]
