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May 2026
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Welcome to Carpmaels in Conversation: The podcast that brings you the latest thinking in intellectual property law. In each concise episode we’ll discuss interesting IP cases and trends, including the key takeaways for brand owners. Whether you’re considering what sort of IP protection might be relevant for you, or you want to stay up to date with key cases relating to trade marks, patents, licensing, designs and other IP rights, this is the podcast for you. Carpmaels in Conversation is brought to you by Carpmaels and Ransford, a full-service European intellectual property firm that has been the trusted advisor to many world-class companies and brands for over 200 years. We offer a truly integrated service, managing our clients’ intellectual property from inception to commercialisation, enforcement, litigation and defence. This information provided in our podcasts is a summary of the subject matter only. It should not be acted on without first seeking professional advice.
In the latest episode of Carpmaels in Conversation, Lara Elder and Harry Shaw discuss one of the most closely watched cases in intellectual property law: Getty Images v Stability AI. Using the case as a starting point, they examine a central question for modern copyright law: whether AI models trained on datasets that include copyright works should give rise to liability for infringement.
Social media has reshaped how products are discovered, promoted and sold, creating new marketing opportunities for brand owners and unprecedented access for consumers. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram have also changed how authenticity is perceived and valued, and influencer marketing has contributed to the growth of online counterfeiting and accelerated consumer demand for “dupes” and “upcycled” products.In this episode of Carpmaels in Conversation, our speakers address the IP challenges arising from this shift. They discuss the problem of counterfeits in social commerce, “dupe” culture and the increasingly blurred legal boundaries between legitimate and unfair competition, and how upcycling creates reputational risks and rewards for brand owners. Drawing on recent studies and case law, platform enforcement tools and real‑world examples, the episode explores how brand owners can navigate these issues in a fast‑moving and highly visible digital environment.
In the latest episode of Carpmaels in Conversation, Lara Elder and Louisa Blair discuss how brands navigate the legal boundaries around protected term. Reflecting on Della Vite’s “Cheat on Champagne” campaign, they explore why Champagne, a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), is so robustly protected, how PDOs differ from trade marks, and what these rules mean for creative marketing. They also discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling against Oatly’s “Post Milk Generation” slogan which clashed with a reserved term under food labelling and advertising laws.
In this episode, Lara Elder is joined by Ella Green and Rob Mitchell to discuss the different IP strategies that digital life sciences companies can use to protect innovation, using examples to illustrate how the strategies differ depending on the commercial goals of the company. This episode is part 2 in our digital life sciences series following on from Carpmaels In Conversation: Ep.38 – Digital life sciences innovation – should you file a patent?
In this episode, Lara Elder is joined by digital life sciences experts Laura Johnson, a Senior Associate specialising in software and AI inventions in digital healthcare and life sciences, and Ella Green, an Associate in life sciences group with a focus on bio informatics and digital health. They share their thoughts on setting up the digital life sciences group and how patents can be used to protect innovations in digital life sciences.
In this episode, Lara Elder is joined by UPC experts Agathe Michel-de Cazotte, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution team, and Emily Nikolic, a Senior Associate in our Life Sciences group. They share their personal experiences of the UPC, and the challenges and opportunities for shaping the legal landscape in this exciting and evolving court.
In this episode host Ben Chapman is joined by Patent Attorney Susannah Dragosavac who will be looking at world of diabetes technology. They discuss the technologies needed for the diabetic individual, the current patent trends in this area and possible upcoming technologies.
In this episode host Ben Chapman is joined by Patent Attorneys Lawrence Paleschi and Gabriel Bracken who will be looking at patent protection for offshore wind and energy storage.
Welcome to Carpmaels in Conversation: The podcast that brings you the latest thinking in intellectual property law. In this episode, our host Ben Chapman is joined by Senior Associate Russell Woolley to discuss recent technology developments in the battery sector and the IP considerations for companies operating in this sector.
Welcome to Carpmaels in Conversation: The podcast that brings you the latest thinking in intellectual property law. In our latest episode, Partner and host Isobel Barry, Senior Associate Laura Johnson and Technical Assistant James Devine-Stoneman discuss: The key arguments raised in the UKIPO’s appeal against the UK High Court Emotional Perception judgementThe pending referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal on whether a product on the market be excluded from the state of the art, and the numerous recent amicus curiae briefs.You can subscribe to this podcast via itunes, spotify or google podcasts, just click the subscribe option above or search for “Carpmaels”.
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