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European Court finds no monopoly in the repeat refiling of MONOPOLY

A recent decision relating to the MONOPOLY brand has further clarified what constitutes “bad faith”.

A recent decision relating to the MONOPOLY brand has further clarified what constitutes “bad faith”.

Update on the Unjustified Threats Act 2017

A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement.

A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement.

European court ruling re-affirms design protection for LEGO brick

A decision taken by the EUIPO invalidating a RCD has been overturned.

A decision taken by the EUIPO invalidating a RCD has been overturned.

G1/21 – Can Oral Proceedings be held remotely without the consent of...

The G1/21 referral relates to whether the consent of the parties is required to hold Oral Proceedings via video...

The G1/21 referral relates to whether the consent of the parties is required to hold Oral Proceedings via video...

G1/19: Computer-implemented simulations can be inventive

A decision has been announced by the Enlarged Board on the referral G1/19.

A decision has been announced by the Enlarged Board on the referral G1/19.

Patent Box – Mitigating the rise in Corporation Tax

How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme?

How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme?

Modernisation of trade mark law in the USA

The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 will be implemented in the USA in December 2021.

The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 will be implemented in the USA in December 2021.

Modern day seances using AI?

A recent patent granted to Microsoft describes an invention which emulates talking to the deceased.

A recent patent granted to Microsoft describes an invention which emulates talking to the deceased.

Medical treatment patent prohibition has teeth at the EPO

A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal.

A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal.