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
Temporary fee changes at the UKIPO Some temporary fee changes have been introduced by the UKIPO to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. Some temporary fee changes have been introduced by the UKIPO to help businesses impacted by COVID-19. Read more
Unsolicited letters from Stern Young & Partners A warning regarding unsolicited renewal reminders from a firm called Stern Young & Partners. A warning regarding unsolicited renewal reminders from a firm called Stern Young & Partners. Read more
Brexit Update: Creation of comparable UK rights to existing EU trade marks... What will the changes to UK trade mark and community design rights be after the Brexit transition period? What will the changes to UK trade mark and community design rights be after the Brexit transition period? Read more
The UK officially withdraws from the Unified Patent Court It has been confirmed that the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the UPC system. It has been confirmed that the United Kingdom has withdrawn from the UPC system. Read more
Brompton Bikes – Functional shapes may be eligible for copyright protection The CJEU has ruled that a functional shape may be eligible for copyright protection in a recent judgement. The CJEU has ruled that a functional shape may be eligible for copyright protection in a recent judgement. Read more
UK Supreme Court confirm strong sufficiency requirement in the UK The recent decision has important consequences for inventions in the biotech industry. The recent decision has important consequences for inventions in the biotech industry. Read more
G3/19: Essentially biological processes excluded from patentability An answer to a long debated question regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals. An answer to a long debated question regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals. Read more
UKIPO announces end of interrupted days period The extension of deadlines, in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will end on Wednesday 29 July 2020. The extension of deadlines, in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will end on Wednesday 29 July 2020. Read more