Piers Strickland, the latest Partner to join the boutique IP/IT practice, Waterfront Solicitors LLP, made a successful application for disclosure of documents from the file of the High Court in relation to some recent patent litigation proceedings involving Pfizer. You can read the HTML version of the Judgment by clicking here. This case, which has important public policy implications, clarifies the grounds on which a “non-party” to court proceedings who may have a significant interest in those proceedings may make an application for disclosure from the court file. In this case the subject matter concerned the validity of valuable patent monopoly rights owned by Pfizer. The application was carried out when Piers Strickland was a Partner at Strickland (Legal) LLP. On 1 December 2010, Strickland (Legal) LLP merged with Waterfront Solicitors LLP.
In an increasingly competitive market where innovation, aesthetics, and brand identity are critical assets UK businesses must take a strategic approach to intellectual property (IP) protection. Whether you’re a fashion brand, tech firm, or start-up, building and maintaining a strong IP portfolio is essential for long-term value and commercial success.
Generative AI represents a new frontier in fashion innovation but it also challenges conventional notions of creativity, ownership, and protection. As the law catches up, designers, tech firms, and brands must proactively engage with and stay on top of the changes. Whether it’s securing copyright, registering designs, or navigating patents, a specialist AI London Solicitor or IP London Solicitor can help turn AI built fashion into a legally protected asset.
As the digital fashion industry booms alongside the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), questions around intellectual property (IP) ownership, licensing, and legal enforcement are more pressing than ever. Digital garments at first only used in the gaming sphere are now traded on blockchain platforms, worn in virtual environments, and even showcased on social media and virtual runways. With this evolution comes the need for legal clarity, especially for designers, platforms, and consumers based in the UK.
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