Shapes, Surveys and Similarity What can we learn from Abbott v Sinocare about current UK trade mark law and practice? What can we learn from Abbott v Sinocare about current UK trade mark law and practice? Read more
New UK rules on goods and services for trade mark applications Following the 2024 judgement in the dispute between Sky Ltd and SkyKick UK Ltd, the UK Intellectual Property Office... Following the 2024 judgement in the dispute between Sky Ltd and SkyKick UK Ltd, the UK Intellectual Property Office... Read more
Webinar: Patenting paint and coating innovations Register for this 45 minute webinar on 11th September 2025. Register for this 45 minute webinar on 11th September 2025. Read more
Before it gets UGGly… The ‘UGG’ case highlights the importance of a proactive, strategic and future-focused approach when obtaining brand protection. The ‘UGG’ case highlights the importance of a proactive, strategic and future-focused approach when obtaining brand protection. Read more
New decision supports registering appearance of packaging and signage as trade marks We consider the trade mark infringement battle between Morley’s, a fried chicken takeaway chain and a competitor called Metro's. We consider the trade mark infringement battle between Morley’s, a fried chicken takeaway chain and a competitor called Metro's. Read more
G 1/24: EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal provides key guidance on claim... The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has recently delivered the long-awaited decision in case G... The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has recently delivered the long-awaited decision in case G... Read more
Supporting innovation through improved funding and patent intelligence tools As Europe seeks to transform cutting-edge innovation into commercial success, recent developments from both the EPO and the IPO... As Europe seeks to transform cutting-edge innovation into commercial success, recent developments from both the EPO and the IPO... Read more
Computer-implemented cell analysis – insufficient technical character? This case draws attention to the importance of clearly highlighting an invention’s technical character in a patent application. This case draws attention to the importance of clearly highlighting an invention’s technical character in a patent application. Read more
EPO Patent Index 2024 We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. We highlight the key findings from the EPO's Patent Index 2024 report. Read more
