Global brand owners risk losing IP rights without a UK address & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Slide acquires Florida renewal rights & intellectual property from UPC

Full-stack insurtech Slide Insurance has acquired the exclusive renewal rights for over 91,400 Florida homeowners insurance policies from UPC Insurance.

Global brand owners risk losing IP rights without a UK address

Multinational businesses based outside the UK should urgently appoint a UK-based representative to be the point of contact for UK designations of their internationally registered trade marks and designs, an expert has said.

American Outdoor Brands Files Complaint Alleging Patent Infringement by The Allen Company

American Outdoor Brands, Inc., an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, filed a complaint against The Allen Company, Inc alleging repeated infringement by Allen of American Outdoor Brands’ patent rights.

Why is intellectual property protection essential in the virtual world?

In 2022, banking and finance brands made a number of notable forays into the metaverse in the context of protecting key Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Uproar Shows Risks of Tighter IP Licensing

“Dungeons & Dragons” publisher Wizards of the Coast’s retraction of a proposal that would’ve significantly restricted its open gaming license demonstrates how companies must weigh the risk of public backlash when looking to tighten previously permissive intellectual property practices.