Training materials

Training materials

The IP practice area has a number of new starter guides which provide an introduction to IP law. They are aimed at trainee solicitors and those who are new to IP as a practice area:

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Intellectual property (IP)—new starter guide
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IP—new starter patents guide
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IP—new starter copyright guide
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IP—new starter trade marks guide
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IP—new starter design rights guide
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IP—new starter databases guide

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Latest IP News

Sony fails in bid for summary judgment and strike out in long-standing music dispute (Noel Redding Estate Ltd & another v Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd)

TMT analysis: In a row over the ownership and exploitation of copyright and performers’ rights in the studio albums of eponymous rock band The Jimi Hendrix Experience (JHE), the Court of Appeal has dismissed Sony’s appeal against the High Court’s decision to refuse Sony’s application for summary judgment and strike out. The outcome in this case illustrates the complexities around the ownership and exploitation of the intellectual property rights of band members and offers helpful guidance on the applicability of seldomly seen transitional provisions relating to performers’ rights under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA 1988). Written by Marc Linsner , senior associate at Bristows LLP.

Advocate General opinion on pastiche and music sampling (Pelham II))

IP analysis: The case of CG, YN v Pelham GmbH, SD, UP examines whether a two-second sample from the claimant’s song which is used in a hip-hop track qualifies for the pastiche exception under Article 5(3)(k) of Directive 2001/29/EC (the EU InfoSoc Directive). Advocate General (AG) Emiliou opined that, to fall within the pastiche exception, the work at issue must be noticeably different from the source material and must be intended to be recognised as an imitation. The definition of pastiche has not yet been considered by the Court of Justice, potentially making this an important case for creatives industries.

IPO issues new guidance for trade mark applicants following Sky v SkyKick ruling

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published updated guidance for trade mark applicants following the Supreme Court's decision in SkyKick UK Ltd and another v Sky Ltd and others. The Practice Amendment Notice (PAN 1/25) introduces immediate changes to trade mark examination processes, with a focus on preventing bad faith applications involving overly broad specifications.

IP weekly highlights—26 June 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of the IP weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content from the world of IP. These highlights focus on the key rights of copyright and associated rights, database rights, trade marks and passing off, designs, and patents as well as covering issues relating to confidential information, know-how R&D and IP disputes all mainly from a UK and European perspective.