Becky Knott

I am delighted to begin my tenancy today as a barrister at @HogarthChambers! Thank you to my pupil supervisors @IP_barrister, Jamie Muir Wood, and Gwilym Harbottle for your advice and support over my pupillage. I am looking forward to continuing to work with everyone at Hogarth.

@IP_barrister @HogarthChambers It is a good week for developments in IP, and perfect timing for @CITMAuk's Seminar for Litigators! citma.org.uk/events-calenda…

Tomorrow, my colleague Jonathan Moss (@IP_barrister), also at @HogarthChambers, will take you through the (also hot off the press!) judgment in WaterRower v Liking, looking at works of artistic craftsmanship and the (unresolved) tension between UK and EU law. Don't miss out.

Looking forward to speaking next Thursday at @CITMAuk's Seminar for Litigators about Sky v SkyKick, hot off the press from the Supreme Court! I will be looking at what this new ruling on bad faith means for your strategies in both disputes and filing. citma.org.uk/events-calenda…

Judgment will be handed down on Wednesday 13 November in the matter of SkyKick UK Ltd and another (Appellants) v Sky Ltd and others (Respondents) UKSC 2021/0181: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-202…

Looks like the much-awaited Supreme Court's judgment in Sky v SkyKick ([2024] UKSC 36) will be out on 13 November 2024: supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-202… Watch this space...

Clare Page, concerned parent, is at the Upper Chamber Appeals Tribunal today. She was refused access to teaching materials used in her child's school. This was upheld by @ICOnews and the first tier tribunal. See our previous coverage here: tribunaltweets.substack.com/p/foi-appeal-t…

We are pleased to announce that Hogarth Chambers and its members have been shortlisted for multiple awards at the Legal 500. Well done to Andrew Norris KC, Simon Malynicz KC, Amanda Michaels, Michael Hicks, Thomas St Quintin and Jonathan Moss.

Congratulations Andrew Norris KC, @SimonMalynicz, Amanda Michaels, Michael Hicks, Thomas St Quintin, and Jonathan Moss (@IP_barrister)! An excellent achievement. Fingers crossed for the results. @HogarthChambers, @thelegal500

We've posted some initial info about our #SummerOfIP2024 introductory events & resources. Some of the events are already open for registration, so don't miss out! See the latest summary at tinyurl.com/4k8b9j44

Judgment has been handed down this morning in the matter of Lifestyle Equities CV and another (Appellants) v Ahmed and another (Respondents); Lifestyle Equities CV and another (Respondents) v Ahmed and another (Appellants): supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-202…

Musician and actor Donald Glover beat a suit from Kidd Wes, who only registered the recording of ‘Made in America’, not the musical work itself. Read more: ow.ly/REBr50RFBsK

Did you know that only regulated representatives that are legally qualified are allowed to call themselves a patent attorney or patent agent. Check out our free guidance page to find the correct IP advisor to help you protect your IP (Link): gov.uk/guidance/seeki…

To celebrate our 15th Anniversary the Justices will be hosting a series of events across the UK. Join us for the first at the @UniStrathclyde where Lord Reed will reflect on our work and cases in Scotland.

The Coca-Cola logo represents an international phenomenon, and a truly global brand, but it didn't happen by accident. We set out how careful IP protection let Coca-Cola's ascension happen: citma.org.uk/resources/trad…

#Maythe4th be with... Star Wars, one of the most successful film franchises of all time. And intellectual property has been key to its success: trade marks for character names, patents for space devices, copyrights for scripts & soundtracks... IP is everywhere on #StarWarsDay

UMG’s artists are returning to the platform after agreeing on a new licensing deal that includes protection from unauthorised AI-generated content. Read more: ow.ly/XiAz50RvH6O #UMGArtists #CopyrightLaw #MusicLicensing

Did you know that the copyright protection for Mickey Mouse's earliest version has expired? Understand what that means for the character: citma.org.uk/resources/trad…

The number of 'green' EU trade mark applications has soared in recent years, a new EUIPO study finds. A higher concern about the environment among companies worldwide is translating into a surge in EUTM filings linked with sustainable development. Swipe through for more ⏩

Calling all young #Indigenous photographers📸 Enter our Photography Prize to tell the world how your community's lifestyle, beliefs and culture promote health and well-being More: ow.ly/3KHY50Rv2JH

.@TaylorWessingUK report on a recent case where @lizbonnin was the subject of an #AI scam in which @incognitoUK were deceived into thinking she had agreed to feature in #ads for their products. The scammer used both Ms Bonnin's likeness and voice. lexology.com/library/detail…