Jellycat has issued High Court proceedings against Next, Hamleys and Bessie London, but with no registered design protection for its toys’ appearance, proving infringement may be an uphill battle.
IP STARS lists Ionic Legal in firm and partner rankings
Managing IP’s guide to the global intellectual property law market, IP STARS, has acknowledged Ionic Legal in its 2026 Western Europe rankings.
THE Top Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions About Copyright
Ionic Legal’s Guide to THE Top Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions About Copyright
Getty v Stability AI: The Core Question on AI Training Remains Unanswered
The High Court has ruled in Getty Images v Stability AI, but businesses should not mistake a judgment for clarity.
Celebrating Two Years of Ionic Legal
Two years on, Ionic Legal has grown steadily by delivering practical, client-focused legal advice. The firm continues to expand while offering a modern alternative to traditional legal services.
Public Art, Private Rights: The Copyright Question Behind Sunderland’s Away Kit
A dispute between Sunderland AFC and a Liverpool artist has raised a question about when a drawing inspiration from a public artwork crosses into copyright infringement.
When Success Becomes a Risk: Dryrobe v D Robe and the Fight Against Genericide
The Dryrobe Limited v Caesr Group Limited shows how a trade mark can withstand genericism through consistent, well-documented enforcement.
Roy Crozier wins TMT Lawyer of the Year at Legal 500 Awards
Ionic Legal partner and co-founder Roy Crozier received the TMT Lawyer of the Year prize at the 2026 Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards,
Is it now riskier to sell lookalike products? The developing case law in this area
Following the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom’s refusal to hear Aldi’s appeal in the Thatchers case, the law now makes clear that selling lookalike products can infringe trade marks, highlighting the growing importance for brand owners of registering and updating packaging trade mark protections.
World Trademark Review ranks Ionic Legal in WTR1000 2026
Ionic Legal’s rapid growth and success has been acknowledged by World Trademark Review, in a listing for two categories in the prestigious WTR1000 rankings.