IP Updates
What changed—and why it matters for your brand.
Short, independently written briefings on trade mark decisions, official fees and international filing developments, reviewed by the MW Trade Marks team.
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Practical context, not just headlines.
We use official judgments, registry guidance and WIPO notices as our starting point, then explain the practical significance in our own words.
UK trade mark fees increased on 1 April 2026
The UKIPO has introduced new official fees. Here is what applicants and existing owners need to know.
Read updateSaudi Arabia joins the Madrid Protocol
International trade mark owners will be able to designate Saudi Arabia through the Madrid System from 8 October 2026.
Read updateOatly and “Post Milk Generation”: what the Supreme Court decided
The UK Supreme Court considered when a mark can fall within the statutory exception for indications concerning characteristics of goods.
Read updateGrenada joins the Madrid System
The Madrid Protocol entered into force in Grenada on 15 March 2026, expanding the international filing system in the Caribbean.
Read updateMadrid Protocol protection extended to Jersey
The United Kingdom has extended its Madrid Protocol ratification to the Bailiwick of Jersey, creating a new route for international protection.
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