Update on the Unjustified Threats Act 2017 A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement. A reminder to seek professional advice before responding to accusations of infringement. 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
G1/21 – Can Oral Proceedings be held remotely without the consent of... Is the consent of the parties is required to hold Oral Proceedings via video conference? Is the consent of the parties is required to hold Oral Proceedings via video conference? Read more
G1/19: Computer-implemented simulations can be inventive A decision has been announced by the Enlarged Board on the referral G1/19. A decision has been announced by the Enlarged Board on the referral G1/19. Read more
Patent Box – Mitigating the rise in Corporation Tax How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme? How does the rise of corporation tax from 19% to 25% impact the Patent Box scheme? Read more
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Medical treatment patent prohibition has teeth at the EPO A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal. A European patent has been revoked after a recent decision by the EPO Boards of Appeal.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
