Intellectual property news and updates

The CJEU has ruled that a functional shape may be eligible for copyright protection in a recent judgement.

A recent decision made by the UK Supreme Court has important consequences for inventions in the biotech industry.

We take a look at the decision made by the Enlarged Board of Appeal, G3/19, regarding the patentability of inventions relating to plants and animals.

The extension of deadlines, in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, will end on Wednesday 29 July 2020.

Double patenting occurs when two patents are granted that relate to identical subject matter.

New measures have been announced for Examination and Opposition Division and Board of Appeal cases.

Did the sale of infringing Davidoff perfume (by a third party) on Amazon’s marketplace constitute infringement by Amazon itself?

A mistake in naming inventors rendered a US patent unenforceable.

Horns clash as Red Bull accuses Big Horn of free riding on its brand reputation.

Extensions are available to assist businesses affected by the outbreak of COVID-19.