Why you should consider the issue of IP ownership at this time... Six key points to consider when looking into IP ownership. Six key points to consider when looking into IP ownership. Read more
G4/19 Decision: Double patenting is a ground for refusal before the EPO The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has made a decision on the G4/19 referral. The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has made a decision on the G4/19 referral. Read more
AutoStore says ‘Let’s ‘Av Ocado’ We examine the ongoing patent battle between Ocado & AutoStore. We examine the ongoing patent battle between Ocado & AutoStore. Read more
The Board of Appeal dismisses appeal for part of specification of application... An example of why should applicants carefully check all documents in the notice of allowance. An example of why should applicants carefully check all documents in the notice of allowance. Read more
Sufficiency of second medical use claims – when can you say enough... Does this recent decision lower the threshold for sufficient disclosure of a second medical use claim? Does this recent decision lower the threshold for sufficient disclosure of a second medical use claim? Read more
G1/21 Appeal – Oral proceedings re-scheduled There has been a postponement of the oral proceedings in respect of the G1/21 appeal. There has been a postponement of the oral proceedings in respect of the G1/21 appeal. Read more
Nintendo pioneers new piracy blocking tactics in IP infringement cases What are the new IP tactics that electronics company Nintendo have used so effectively? What are the new IP tactics that electronics company Nintendo have used so effectively? Read more
Marks and Spencer v Aldi – Colin v Cuthbert M&S has launched trade mark infringement proceedings against Aldi over their famous caterpillar cake. M&S has launched trade mark infringement proceedings against Aldi over their famous caterpillar cake. Read more
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”. Read more
