Genericism of trade marks When a trade mark becomes a common name. When a trade mark becomes a common name. Read more
Technology on the move – a summary of the EPO’s 2018 report... The report highlights the rise of patent application for self-driving vehicle technology. The report highlights the rise of patent application for self-driving vehicle technology. Read more
Wilson Gunn amongst top-filing firms of registered designs Wilson Gunn named as one of the UK's top-filing firms of registered designs as CITMA publish their statistics. Wilson Gunn named as one of the UK's top-filing firms of registered designs as CITMA publish their statistics. Read more
Removal of requirement of a power of attorney for Hague Agreement applications The changes should make it easier to file international registered designs. The changes should make it easier to file international registered designs. Read more
Pfizer pregabalin patent held invalid by the UK Supreme Court The ruling highlights the importance of including enough information to prove the viability of an invention. The ruling highlights the importance of including enough information to prove the viability of an invention. Read more
Brexit Update: New draft withdrawal agreement published We take a look at what the Draft Agreement says about intellectual property rights. We take a look at what the Draft Agreement says about intellectual property rights. Read more
New EPO guidelines provide clarity on the examination of AI inventions The guidance will be helpful to those developing inventions relating to AI and machine learning. The guidance will be helpful to those developing inventions relating to AI and machine learning. Read more
Patent box claims increase to over £900 million We break down the key points from HMRC's annual statistical report on the uptake of the Patent Box. We break down the key points from HMRC's annual statistical report on the uptake of the Patent Box. Read more
Expansion of scope for patent infringement confirmed The Court of Appeal's decision in Icescape v Ice-World confirms the significance of the changes to patent infringement law. The Court of Appeal's decision in Icescape v Ice-World confirms the significance of the changes to patent infringement law. Read more
