Wilson Gunn highly ranked in The Legal 500 rankings We have been ranked in tier two for trade marks and tier 3 for patents. We have been ranked in tier two for trade marks and tier 3 for patents. Read more
Changes to the Rules of Procedure of the EPO Boards of Appeal Changes coming into force on 1 January 2020 will impact appeals pending on or filed after that date. Changes coming into force on 1 January 2020 will impact appeals pending on or filed after that date. Read more
G3/19: Are essentially biological processes patentable? The Enlarged Board of Appeal deals with a question regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals. The Enlarged Board of Appeal deals with a question regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals. Read more
EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions: what are we waiting for? A brief overview of pending and recently decided questions before the Enlarged Board of Appeal. A brief overview of pending and recently decided questions before the Enlarged Board of Appeal. Read more
Neymar scores in recent trade mark dispute The EU General Court ruled that an application for the EU word mark NEYMAR was filed in bad faith. The EU General Court ruled that an application for the EU word mark NEYMAR was filed in bad faith. Read more
HTC suspends UK sales amid ongoing patent dispute The case highlights the significant commercial consequences IP disputes can have on the parties involved. The case highlights the significant commercial consequences IP disputes can have on the parties involved. Read more
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
