Full Colour Black v Banksy - Libel Claim Costs Order

The High Court ordered Full Colour Black Limited (trading as Brandalised) to pay Banksy and Pest Control Office Limited costs on the indemnity basis after finding the company's libel claim was 'unreasonable to a high degree' and pursued to pressure Banksy regarding his anonymity. The case was discontinued by FCB after Mr Justice Nicklin found the defamation claim had 'without any real prospect of success'.

UK coercive control law gap beyond intimate relationships

A Guardian opinion piece highlights a gap in UK coercive control law, which was criminalised in 2015 for intimate relationships but does not cover religious groups, political organisations, or other non-intimate settings. Author Barbara Speed profiles Rachael Reign's case against the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, where police reportedly could not act due to the relationship not falling within the law's scope. The article documents advocacy efforts calling for legislative extension of coercive control offences.

PUBCHEM registered trademark for chemistry database services

The USPTO registered trademark TM78518359 for 'PUBCHEM' covering Class 042 services: providing an online computer database in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The original application was filed November 17, 2004, and the registration became effective April 1, 2026.

Terramate Stacks Trademark Renewal - IT Services and Software Development

The USPTO renewed Trademark Registration TM79391026 for TERRAMATE STACKS on April 1, 2026. The registration covers a broad range of IT services including software development, cloud computing, SAAS platforms, and downloadable software applications for code management, infrastructure deployment, and system monitoring.

BOXBOT trademark application for robotic delivery technology services

USPTO published trademark application TM79434402 for "BOXBOT" covering scientific and technology services for robotic delivery systems, automated food industry systems, and related industrial machinery. The application, filed August 22, 2025, was published April 1, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.

ABB Engineered to Outrun - Trademark Application for Robotics Automation Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM79430563 for "ABB ENGINEERED TO OUTRUN" covering Class 042 robotics automation services, construction services, repair services, educational services, and various technology-related goods and services. The application was published April 1, 2026, initiating a 30-day opposition period during which third parties may challenge the registration.

CLOUDOCKIT Trademark Application - Class 042 Technology Services

The USPTO published trademark application TM79360157 for CLOUDOCKIT under Class 042 (Technology Services), covering cloud infrastructure, SaaS, software development, and IT consulting services. The application was filed on November 18, 2022, and entered the opposition period on April 1, 2026.

Holloid Trademark Renewal - Scientific Technology Services

USPTO renewed trademark TM79385738 for HOLLOID covering scientific technology services including environmental monitoring, AI-powered colloidal characterization software, laboratory research, and microscopy instruments. The trademark was renewed for Class 042 services and related goods through April 2026.

Arqit Symmetric Key Agreement trademark renewal for quantum encryption services

The USPTO renewed Trademark Registration TM79377426 for "ARQIT SYMMETRIC KEY AGREEMENT" owned by Arqit Quantum Inc. The trademark covers telecommunications services including data transmission, fiber optic network services, mobile telephony, and various gateway services. Additionally, the registration covers encryption and authentication services specifically in the field of quantum information, data security services, and cryptocurrency exchange services.

Require Joint Public Hearing on Olmstead Plan for Individuals with Disabilities

Nebraska's LB737 advanced to Enrollment and Review on April 2, 2026, requiring the Health and Human Services Committee to conduct a joint public hearing evaluating progress of the Olmstead plan for individuals with disabilities. The bill was amended by Rountree AM2986, adopted 35-0, and now awaits further enrollment before potential enactment.