Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Brexit – where are we now?

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Brexit – where are we now?

In this episode, Stephanie Taylor [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/stephanie-taylor/] and Saaira Gill [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/saaira-gill/] consider where we are now following Brexit, taking a look at how the UK and EUIPO approached the position of UK and EU based rights in relation to opposition and cancellation proceedings. In particular, looking at EU case law including Basmati (EUIPO v Indo European Foods Case C-801/21 P), Shopify (Shopify Inc v EUIPO Case C-751/22 P) and Nowhere (EUIPO v Nowhere Co. Ltd Case C-337/22) and how UK rights were treated during and after the Brexit transition period, as well as the Parabolica v Tesla (Parabolica Limited v Tesla Holding A.S. [2026] EWHC 386) decision coming from the UK. They also include some helpful takeaways for brand owners now that the UK clone registrations are over five years old and potentially vulnerable to cancellation and what to consider if your trade mark registration is on the receiving end of a cancellation action.

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Fashion, function, and the future of design law | the CJEU decision in Deity Shoes

Is a designer still a “designer” if they are just picking buckles and laces from a catalogue? In this episode, Simon Clark [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/simon-clark/] and Kyrana Hulstein [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/kyrana-hulstein/] dive into the CJEU’s recent ruling in Deity Shoes SL v. Mundorama Confort SL and Stay Design SL, a case that explores the messy reality of fashion manufacturing and EU design rights. We break down the Court’s approach to novelty, confirming that designers don’t need to prove their designs are original – what matters is whether the design creates a different overall impression on the informed user. And this can be the case even where its various elements have appeared in previous designs. We also discuss why following fashion trends won’t give you a free pass for minor design similarities.  Finally, we look at the bigger picture: the intersection of design and copyright law, and what the UK’s 2025 Designs Review could mean for the future of design rights in a post-Brexit landscape.

Spotlight on... Women's Health and Innovation: A conversation with Anya

In this episode, Ellie Handy [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/ellie-handy/] is joined by Dr Chen Mao Davies, Founder and CEO of Anya [https://anya.health/], to explore what it really takes to bring a digital women’s health product to market. Chen shares the story behind Anya’s creation, the gaps she identified in maternal healthcare, and how AI-powered support can deliver accessible, 24/7 care for women and new parents. The conversation dives into the practical realities of scaling a femtech product, navigating NHS procurement and meeting rigorous digital health standards. They also discuss the contrasting route to market through private employers, highlighting the growing demand for workplace wellbeing solutions and the different commercial drivers at play. A must-listen for founders, investors and anyone interested in the future of women’s health innovation. Learn more about Anya [https://anya.health/]. Discover Bristows expertise in the women's health space [https://www.bristows.com/expertise/sectors/womens-health/].

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Copyright

IP & AI litigation: Getty Images v Stability AI explained Stop and get into the ever-evolving brandscape of intellectual property and advertising. In each Bristows – Cease and Discuss episode, our Brands, Designs and Copyright team will sit down and discuss an aspect of IP law and advertising, with some practical takeaways and catch ups on developments and changes. In this first episode, Jeremy Blum [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/jeremy-blum/] and Toby Headdon [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/toby-headdon/] discuss the outcome and potential consequences of the first case in the UK which addresses copyright, trade marks and AI -  Getty Images v Stability AI. Note: All information was correct at the time of recording.

Spotlight on... Women's health and innovation: Patenting trends in women’s health

In this episode of our Spotlight on Women's Health and Innovation podcast, Maria Ryan [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/maria-ryan/] and Melissa Dix [https://www.bristows.com/our-people/melissa-dix/] explore how patenting trends offer a window into research activities in the women’s health space. They discuss the rise in patenting of female-specific inventions, and consider female representation in patent inventorship. You can read our full article on the same topic here [https://inquisitiveminds.bristows.com/post/102l0i8/closing-the-gender-health-gap-patenting-trends-in-womens-health].