Changes to UK Patent Fees The official fees for UK patents and applications are increasing from 6th April 2018. The official fees for UK patents and applications are increasing from 6th April 2018. Read more
Success for Sony in defending Vita The EUIPO’s decision to revoke Sony’s EU trade mark “Vita” has been reversed by the General Court. The EUIPO’s decision to revoke Sony’s EU trade mark “Vita” has been reversed by the General Court. Read more
Brexit Update We provide an update on the effect the UK's departure from the EU will have on intellectual property rights. We provide an update on the effect the UK's departure from the EU will have on intellectual property rights. Read more
Riding on the Coke-tails of a trade mark’s success Coca-Cola opposed an EU trade mark which allegedly mimics the stylistic ‘tail’ which appears in their famous trade mark. Coca-Cola opposed an EU trade mark which allegedly mimics the stylistic ‘tail’ which appears in their famous trade mark. Read more
Two of Wilson Gunn’s trade mark team score top marks Congratulations to Chris Smith and Kerry Allen who received awards from CITMA. Congratulations to Chris Smith and Kerry Allen who received awards from CITMA. Read more
Red Bull brought back down to earth with colour trade mark loss Red Bull lost their appeal to trade mark the combination of the colours blue and silver. Red Bull lost their appeal to trade mark the combination of the colours blue and silver. Read more
The London Taxi Company: Another Lesson in Distinctiveness and 3-D Shape Marks It was ruled that the classic black cab 3-D shape could not be registered as a trade mark. It was ruled that the classic black cab 3-D shape could not be registered as a trade mark. Read more
Autumn Budget 2017 The announcements that are likely to have an impact on innovation and intellectual property in the UK. The announcements that are likely to have an impact on innovation and intellectual property in the UK. Read more
Wilson Gunn partner to speak at Coventry and Warwickshire Business Festival Come along to learn more about the benefits of intellectual property for SMEs and start-ups. Come along to learn more about the benefits of intellectual property for SMEs and start-ups. Read more
