Innovation and Growth Report published by the UKIPO The UKIPO has published its Innovation and Growth Report for 2021/22. The UKIPO has published its Innovation and Growth Report for 2021/22. Read more
EUIPO guidance on designs in the Metaverse As use of the metaverse increases, protection of registered designs in the metaverse will become of greater importance. As use of the metaverse increases, protection of registered designs in the metaverse will become of greater importance. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Claiming an EU filing and priority date – 30 September 2021 deadline The deadline for owners of previously pending EU trade mark and Community design applications to file UK applications has... The deadline for owners of previously pending EU trade mark and Community design applications to file UK applications has... Read more
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. 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
Additive Manufacturing: Quit being a part of the problem and start being... Can additive manufacturing now be a part of the solution in intellectual property? Can additive manufacturing now be a part of the solution in intellectual property? Read more