Launch of the new digital service transformation at the UKIPO What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? What can be expected from the new digital service, 'One IPO'? Read more
Competencies for Milan UPC seat announced and given starting date The Unified Patent Court’s Administrative Committee has announced the competencies of the UPC’s Central Division seat in Milan. The Unified Patent Court’s Administrative Committee has announced the competencies of the UPC’s Central Division seat in Milan. Read more
Sufficiency of second medical use claims This decision sheds light on the sufficiency requirement for second medical use claims. This decision sheds light on the sufficiency requirement for second medical use claims. Read more
Registered designs prove value for M&S in case against Aldi A good example of how the aesthetic appearance of products can be protected through registered designs. A good example of how the aesthetic appearance of products can be protected through registered designs. Read more
Do clinical trials constitute prior public use of a pharmaceutical formulation? A recent decision has provided greater legal certainty for those looking to apply to patent a pharmaceutical formulation. A recent decision has provided greater legal certainty for those looking to apply to patent a pharmaceutical formulation. Read more
Aldi crowned victor in ‘REGENT’ trade mark case Aldi has finally been victorious in the long-running EU trade mark BISTRO REGENT legal battle. Aldi has finally been victorious in the long-running EU trade mark BISTRO REGENT legal battle. Read more
The Unified Patent Court is now live The Unified Patent Court is now live as the sunrise period has ended. The Unified Patent Court is now live as the sunrise period has ended. Read more
Milan officially named as third seat of the Unified Patent Court, but... Milan replaces London after the UK withdrew from the UPC in 2020. Milan replaces London after the UK withdrew from the UPC in 2020. Read more
UK Patent Box – more attractive than ever The UK Patent Box scheme allows businesses to pay a lower rate of corporation tax on income from patented... The UK Patent Box scheme allows businesses to pay a lower rate of corporation tax on income from patented... Read more
