PPH Agreement between the UKIPO and the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office The agreement will speed up the process of obtaining patent protection in Brazil. The agreement will speed up the process of obtaining patent protection in Brazil. Read more
Recordal of a Transfer of a European Patent Application The EPO have updated their guidelines regarding the transfer of the ownership of a European patent application. The EPO have updated their guidelines regarding the transfer of the ownership of a European patent application. Read more
“La Mafia” restaurant chain denied EU trade mark The EU general court ruled that the mark was contrary to public policy. The EU general court ruled that the mark was contrary to public policy. Read more
Doceram v CeramTec – The exclusion of designs dictated solely by technical... Doceram v CeramTec - The exclusion of designs dictated solely by technical function Doceram v CeramTec - The exclusion of designs dictated solely by technical function Read more
EUIPO call time on Crocs’ registered designs The General Court ruled that Crocs' registered design was invalid because it had been disclosed before filing. The General Court ruled that Crocs' registered design was invalid because it had been disclosed before filing. Read more
UK ratifies the Hague Agreement on industrial designs The ratification of this agreement provides certainty for design owners post-Brexit. The ratification of this agreement provides certainty for design owners post-Brexit. Read more
Brexit Update: The publication of the Draft Withdrawal Agreement We analyse the European Union's proposals announced within the Draft Withdrawal Agreement. We analyse the European Union's proposals announced within the Draft Withdrawal Agreement. Read more
Obtaining a patent for Tunisia via the European Patent Office It is now possible to include up to 43 countries in a European patent application. It is now possible to include up to 43 countries in a European patent application. Read more
The patent landscape in the world of virtual reality We take a look at the developments in virtual reality and how best to protect this technology. We take a look at the developments in virtual reality and how best to protect this technology. Read more