False declarations and unenforceable patents in the US A mistake in naming inventors rendered a US patent unenforceable. A mistake in naming inventors rendered a US patent unenforceable. Read more
Red Bull v Big Horn: the dangers of free riding and bulls Horns clash as Red Bull accuses Big Horn of free riding on its brand reputation. Horns clash as Red Bull accuses Big Horn of free riding on its brand reputation. Read more
UPDATE: EPO and EUIPO deadline extensions Extensions are available to assist businesses affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Extensions are available to assist businesses affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Read more
‘Notorious’ prior art divides EPO Board of Appeal and Examining Division over... The EPO Board of Appeal has overturned a decision by the Examining division. The EPO Board of Appeal has overturned a decision by the Examining division. Read more
EUIPO issues warning about IP scams A recent scam has led the European Union Intellectual Property Office to issue a warning to their users. A recent scam has led the European Union Intellectual Property Office to issue a warning to their users. Read more
UKIPO declares ‘interrupted days’ to help with impact of COVID-19 The UKIPO has declared 24 March 2020 and all subsequent days until further notice, 'interrupted days'. The UKIPO has declared 24 March 2020 and all subsequent days until further notice, 'interrupted days'. Read more
Sky v SkyKick On 29 January 2020, the CJEU issued an eagerly awaited decision in the case of Sky v SkyKick. On 29 January 2020, the CJEU issued an eagerly awaited decision in the case of Sky v SkyKick. Read more
Wilson Gunn advises Daky International in trade mark dispute with Debenhams DAKY and Debenhams Retail Limited have reached a resolution over an ongoing trade mark dispute. DAKY and Debenhams Retail Limited have reached a resolution over an ongoing trade mark dispute. Read more
German courts deal a blow to hopes of a Unified Patent Court The German constitutional court has upheld a constitutional complaint against their ratification of the UPC. The German constitutional court has upheld a constitutional complaint against their ratification of the UPC. Read more