Six Carpmaels practitioners recognised as global leaders & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

New process launched to streamline geographic indicator IP protections

A new system will allow creators of craftwork, such as woodworking or fabrics, to apply for EU-wide protection through a single application on the EUIPO website.

OLAF awarded for protecting industrial and intellectual property rights in Europe

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) received a prestigious award from the Association for the Defence of Trademarks (ANDEMA), Spain’s leading industrial property body, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to combating counterfeiting and defending intellectual and industrial property rights across Europe.

Mewburn Ellis welcomes Aled Richards-Jones, expanding litigation offering

Mewburn Ellis announce that Aled Richards-Jones has joined the firm as a partner as of 1 December 2025, bolstering our litigation capabilities across the UK and Europe.

EA adds eight new patents to industry-first accessibility patent pledge

New patents cover Grapple Assist, a technology used to simplify grappling transitions in EA SPORTS™ UFC®.

Six Carpmaels practitioners recognised as global leaders

In this year’s edition of IAM Global Leaders, Cameron Marshall, David Wilson, Hugh Goodfellow, Harvey Adams, James Warner and John Brunner have once again been named among the world’s leading private practice patent professionals.