Carbon capture patents surge & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

AI firm wins high court ruling after photo agency’s copyright claim

Ruling in case brought by Getty Images against Stability AI is seen as a blow to copyright owners

Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.

New Master’s in Intellectual Property Management established at Corvinus University

Corvinus University of Budapest, the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) have established a Master’s in Intellectual Property Management, a new joint programme combining the economic, legal and management aspects of intellectual property.

Carbon capture patents surge

Appleyard Lees reports record growth in carbon capture patents, with adsorption-based technologies leading.

Mathys & Squire Partner Claire Breheny featured in Law360

Head of Trade Marks and Partner Claire Breheny has recently been featured in Law360 following the latest Court of Appeal decision between Adidas and Thom Browne in, ‘Adidas Ruling Offers A Warning For Brands On Position Marks’.