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Australia extends fast-track patent examinations after successful pilot scheme

The EPO and IP Australia are making their patent prosecution highway programme permanent.

The EPO and IP Australia are making their patent prosecution highway programme permanent.

TM applications for ‘HENRY’ and ‘RONALDINHO’ are to proceed after ‘legally deficient’...

The two trade marks were initially rejected by the UKIPO.

The two trade marks were initially rejected by the UKIPO.

T 1024/18 – Another turn of events for description amendments

This decision appears to bring description amendments back to the established norm.

This decision appears to bring description amendments back to the established norm.

Chile to join the Madrid Protocol

From July 2022, Chile will join the Madrid trade mark system.

From July 2022, Chile will join the Madrid trade mark system.

How should I sign documents in the patent system?

There are new rules relating to the manner in which a document should be signed.

There are new rules relating to the manner in which a document should be signed.

Nike vs StockX: Trade Marks, NFTs and the Metaverse

The new virtual world presents a significant challenge for brand protection.

The new virtual world presents a significant challenge for brand protection.

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

Eminem filed an opposition against the trade mark application SLIM SHADY POLITICS.

Eminem filed an opposition against the trade mark application SLIM SHADY POLITICS.

Ascension of China to the Hague System

You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China.

You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China.

Wilson Gunn’s Senior Partner retires

Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn.

Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn.