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. Read more
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. Read more
Medical treatment patent prohibition has teeth at the EPO A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal. A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal. Read more
Can the EPO Boards of Appeal review findings of fact? A recent patent decision has changed how far the EPO Boards of Appeal reviews findings of fact. A recent patent decision has changed how far the EPO Boards of Appeal reviews findings of fact. Read more
Establishing ‘Proof of Life’ in the Information Age WIPO has released an online service called WIPO PROOF allowing users to evidence their digital files. WIPO has released an online service called WIPO PROOF allowing users to evidence their digital files. Read more
GEEKCORE v GEEK STORE – Relying on unregistered trade mark rights Wilson Gunn client AP & Co Limited has won its opposition case against Yellow Bulldog Limited. Wilson Gunn client AP & Co Limited has won its opposition case against Yellow Bulldog Limited. Read more
Another delay for the UPC? The Unitary Patent Court legislation has finally been approved, but is there another delay? The Unitary Patent Court legislation has finally been approved, but is there another delay? Read more
Changes to ‘Address for Service’ rules in the UK From 1 January 2021, new UK intellectual property applications and oppositions will need a UK address for service. From 1 January 2021, new UK intellectual property applications and oppositions will need a UK address for service. Read more
Lewis Hamilton fails to push watch maker off the podium in trade... Cancellation of 'Hamilton' trade mark is refused by the EUIPO. Cancellation of 'Hamilton' trade mark is refused by the EUIPO. Read more