Can a new defence be introduced at the appeal stage? Vogue v Voga: We consider the EUIPO Board of Appeal decision. Vogue v Voga: We consider the EUIPO Board of Appeal decision. Read more
European patent usage by SMEs published in new study We consider the key findings that demonstrate how SMEs exploit patents to grow their business globally. We consider the key findings that demonstrate how SMEs exploit patents to grow their business globally. Read more
The jurisdiction of EU member states & online TM infringement We give our take on the recent case of AMS Neve v Heritage Audio at the CJEU. We give our take on the recent case of AMS Neve v Heritage Audio at the CJEU. Read more
Delay to German ratification of the UPC continues An update on the German ratification of the UPC. An update on the German ratification of the UPC. Read more
Brexit – Update We provide a brief update on the impact of a No-Deal Brexit on intellectual property in the UK. We provide a brief update on the impact of a No-Deal Brexit on intellectual property in the UK. Read more
Shanks v Unilever – Compensating employee inventors The Supreme Court recently gave its judgment in the long-running employee compensation case of Shanks v Unilever. The Supreme Court recently gave its judgment in the long-running employee compensation case of Shanks v Unilever. Read more
G2/19: The admissibility of appeals filed by third parties A decision has been made for referral G2/19 by the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO. A decision has been made for referral G2/19 by the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO. Read more
G1/18: When is an appeal not filed? A decision has been made on the referral G1/18 by the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO. A decision has been made on the referral G1/18 by the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO. Read more
UK designers must carefully consider where they publicly disclose unregistered designs A question referred by the IPEC to the CJEU may significantly affect the UK design industry. A question referred by the IPEC to the CJEU may significantly affect the UK design industry. Read more
