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Bristows' Podcast

Bristows' Podcast

Hosted by Bristows LLP

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78

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May 2026

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EN-GB

About the show

Never content to do the bare minimum, we've always been at the forefront of change. You could say we are and always have been a bit different from other law firms. Our legal expertise joined up with our science and technology backgrounds means we understand your business and can talk the same language. And that's essentially what we cover in this podcast. A truly independent approach to litigation, transactions and advice throughout the world.

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May 27, 2026Episode 311 min

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Brexit – where are we now?

In this episode, Stephanie Taylor and Saaira Gill consider where we are now following Brexit, taking a look at how the UK and EUIPO approached the position of UK and EU based rights in relation to opposition and cancellation proceedings. In particular, looking at EU case law including Basmati (EUIPO v Indo European Foods Case C-801/21 P), Shopify (Shopify Inc v EUIPO Case C-751/22 P) and Nowhere (EUIPO v Nowhere Co. Ltd Case C-337/22) and how UK rights were treated during and after the Brexit transition period, as well as the Parabolica v Tesla (Parabolica Limited v Tesla Holding A.S. [2026] EWHC 386) decision coming from the UK.They also include some helpful takeaways for brand owners now that the UK clone registrations are over five years old and potentially vulnerable to cancellation and what to consider if your trade mark registration is on the receiving end of a cancellation action.

April 30, 2026Episode 214 min

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: Fashion, function, and the future of design law | the CJEU decision in Deity Shoes

Is a designer still a “designer” if they are just picking buckles and laces from a catalogue? In this episode, Simon Clark and Kyrana Hulstein dive into the CJEU’s recent ruling in Deity Shoes SL v. Mundorama Confort SL and Stay Design SL, a case that explores the messy reality of fashion manufacturing and EU design rights.We break down the Court’s approach to novelty, confirming that designers don’t need to prove their designs are original – what matters is whether the design creates a different overall impression on the informed user. And this can be the case even where its various elements have appeared in previous designs. We also discuss why following fashion trends won’t give you a free pass for minor design similarities. Finally, we look at the bigger picture: the intersection of design and copyright law, and what the UK’s 2025 Designs Review could mean for the future of design rights in a post-Brexit landscape.

April 17, 202634 min

Spotlight on... Women's Health and Innovation: A conversation with Anya

In this episode, Ellie Handy is joined by Dr Chen Mao Davies, Founder and CEO of Anya, to explore what it really takes to bring a digital women’s health product to market.Chen shares the story behind Anya’s creation, the gaps she identified in maternal healthcare, and how AI-powered support can deliver accessible, 24/7 care for women and new parents. The conversation dives into the practical realities of scaling a femtech product, navigating NHS procurement and meeting rigorous digital health standards.They also discuss the contrasting route to market through private employers, highlighting the growing demand for workplace wellbeing solutions and the different commercial drivers at play.A must-listen for founders, investors and anyone interested in the future of women’s health innovation.Learn more about Anya.Discover Bristows expertise in the women's health space.

March 23, 2026Episode 123 min

Bristows - Cease & Discuss: IP & AI Litigation: Getty Images v Stability AI explained

IP & AI litigation: Getty Images v Stability AI explainedStop and get into the ever-evolving brandscape of intellectual property and advertising. In each Bristows – Cease and Discuss episode, our Brands, Designs and Copyright team will sit down and discuss an aspect of IP law and advertising, with some practical takeaways and catch ups on developments and changes.In this first episode, Jeremy Blum and Toby Headdon discuss the outcome and potential consequences of the first case in the UK which addresses copyright, trade marks and AI -  Getty Images v Stability AI.Note: All information was correct at the time of recording.

February 20, 2026Episode 54 min

Spotlight on... Women's health and innovation: Patenting trends in women’s health

In this episode of our Spotlight on Women's Health and Innovation podcast, Maria Ryan and Melissa Dix explore how patenting trends offer a window into research activities in the women’s health space. They discuss the rise in patenting of female-specific inventions, and consider female representation in patent inventorship.You can read our full article on the same topic here.

February 20, 202613 min

UK Supreme Court rewrites the rules on patentability of Computer Implemented Inventions

In today's podcast, Richard Pinckney and Naoise Gaffney disseminate the key takeaways from the Supreme Court's decision in Emotional Perception AI v Comptroller General, which has brought about a seismic shift in the way that patentability of Computer Implemented Inventions is to be assessed in the UK. This is a follow-up to Naoise's stop press article last week on the same topic. Click here to read it now.

December 22, 2025Episode 46 min

Spotlight on... Women's health and innovation: Navigating Femtech regulatory compliance in the EU – A legal conversation

Those working in the Femtech space have a difficult regulatory framework to navigate in the EU. For products that qualify as a medical device, the EU Medical Device Regulation imposes onerous obligations. In addition, the AI Act, as it stands, add additional regulatory requirements for devices including AI. In this podcast Xisca Borrás and Ellie Handy discuss when software will qualify as a medical device, the regulatory obligations for devices and the challenges Femtech manufacturers may face in complying with them. They then cover the interaction between the EU MDR and AI Act, discussing how to navigate them.In view of the European Commission’s proposal to simplify the rules applicable to medical devices, issued after the recording of this podcast, the impact of the AI Act on medical devices may change significantly in the future, so stay tuned for more updates about the changing landscape that applies to AI.

December 10, 2025Episode 39 min

Spotlight on... Women's health and innovation: Early-stage funding for FemTech companies in the UK

The FemTech sector, which focuses on technology for women’s health and wellness, is experiencing rapid growth in the UK. Out of the 540 active FemTech start-ups in Europe in 2023, 31.8% were based in the UK, and the UK is ranked second globally (behind the US) in terms of investment in the FemTech sector.In this podcast, Sophie Rees, Anna Honey and Gabriela Necula outline the main early-stage funding options available to UK-based FemTech companies and highlights key legal considerations at each stage.

November 27, 20256 min

Autumn Budget 2025: key business tax announcements

Finding reasons to be cheerful…hear our tax team’s key takeaways from the Budget 2025 which was announced on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.After much speculation and the odd leak, we unpick the negative predictions that did not come to pass and share our top three tax ‘good news’ stories.All information was correct at the time of recording.

November 20, 20256 min

Spotlight on... Women's health and innovation: University spin-outs in women’s health innovation’

In this episode of our Spotlight on Women's Health and Innovation podcast, Laura Harwood and Melissa Dix explore how university spin-outs can offer an effective mechanism for commercialising research, particularly in the women’s health space. They discuss the way in which university spin-outs are bringing research-driven solutions to market, and examine the key contractual considerations regarding the associated IP.

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