UPC Update: Germany ratifies the Protocol on Provisional Application This recent ratification means the UPC could be up and running sometime during 2022. This recent ratification means the UPC could be up and running sometime during 2022. Read more
Rudimental – Tell me that you… created me This recent case involving the band Rudimental shows the importance of complete record-keeping for all creative processes. This recent case involving the band Rudimental shows the importance of complete record-keeping for all creative processes. Read more
The changing profile of users of the UK patent system What are the biggest influences changing the profile of users of the UK patent system? What are the biggest influences changing the profile of users of the UK patent system? Read more
An oaty tale of distinctiveness Oatly’s trade mark infringement case regarding the mark ‘PUREOATY’ has been rejected. Oatly’s trade mark infringement case regarding the mark ‘PUREOATY’ has been rejected. 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
Rise of the machines! The Australian Federal Court recently decided that an AI machine could be named as a patent inventor. The Australian Federal Court recently decided that an AI machine could be named as a patent inventor. Read more
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
