Philips’ patent for GPS athletic performance monitoring device held largely invalid Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Several claims were found invalid due to lack of inventive step. Read more
Potential Amendments to Chinese Patent and Design Law The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. The proposed changes would theoretically make enforcing patents in China easier and more effective. Read more
The Importance of Evidence: McDonald’s fails to put sufficient meat on the... The EU 'BIG MAC' trade mark was cancelled after McDonald's failed to submit sufficient evidence of use. The EU 'BIG MAC' trade mark was cancelled after McDonald's failed to submit sufficient evidence of use. Read more
China introduces new IP appeals courts The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. The IP Tribunal aims to provide a more consistent judicial process across China. Read more
New Canadian trade mark legislation announced There will be significant changes to trade mark legislation in Canada from 17 June 2019. There will be significant changes to trade mark legislation in Canada from 17 June 2019. Read more
The UK implements the EU Trade Mark Directive 2015 We outline the key changes to the UK trade mark system. We outline the key changes to the UK trade mark system. Read more
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
