G1/19: Are simulations inventive? The Enlarged Board is asked whether computer simulations can be classed as inventions. The Enlarged Board is asked whether computer simulations can be classed as inventions. Read more
Can a computer program be listed as an inventor? A computer program has devised two potentially patentable ideas, but can it be listed as an inventor? A computer program has devised two potentially patentable ideas, but can it be listed as an inventor? Read more
US Design patents protect automotive body parts A manufacturer has successfully used design patents to protect the aesthetic design of parts of their vehicles. A manufacturer has successfully used design patents to protect the aesthetic design of parts of their vehicles. Read more
LEGO v Lepin: Battle of the Blocks The LEGO Group has once again been successful in defending itself against a copycat brand. The LEGO Group has once again been successful in defending itself against a copycat brand. Read more
Definitions of “normal duties” at work confirmed in UK entitlement case What rights does an employee have when developing an invention as part of their "normal duties" at work? What rights does an employee have when developing an invention as part of their "normal duties" at work? Read more
Wilson Gunn ranks in the top ten for UK trade mark filings The figures place us amongst the top firms for filing UK registered trade marks. The figures place us amongst the top firms for filing UK registered trade marks. Read more
Undisclosed Disclaimers and Accidental Anticipation A recent EPO decision addresses the allowability of amendments to a claim in a patent document. A recent EPO decision addresses the allowability of amendments to a claim in a patent document. Read more
SMEs with intellectual property rights more likely to experience high growth The report, published by the EPO and EUIPO, highlights the value of protecting and exploiting your IP. The report, published by the EPO and EUIPO, highlights the value of protecting and exploiting your IP. Read more
Liverpool FC beats Lotto Sport Italia in trade mark dispute The Premier League football club have successfully defended two of their trade mark registrations. The Premier League football club have successfully defended two of their trade mark registrations. Read more
