A validation agreement was recently signed between the government of Georgia and the EPO. Once the agreement is in force, it will be possible to obtain patent protection in Georgia via the EPO.
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At the European Patent Office (EPO), examination of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) is well-established, ensuring the predictability of patentability of inventions related to AI and ML is enhanced.
Read more In advance of BioBeat19, Claire Devine explores how to protect your intellectual property in the field of cell and gene therapy.
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Given the uncertainty of Brexit, the UK may no longer be a member state of the EU, which could impact the IP rights available to UK designers.
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The Supreme Court has delivered their judgement on the dispute between Professor Shanks (the employee) and Unilever Plc (the employer) about compensating employee inventors.
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Trainee Patent Attorney Ashley Wragg discusses the consumer demand for environmentally-friendly packaging in the beverage industry.
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IP Solicitor Chris Thomas looks at the methods available to protect recipes and other intangibles in the food and beverage industry.
Read more IP Solicitor Chris Thomas highlights the need for brand owners and manufacturers to protect trade secrets in the food and beverage industry.
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Associate Sarah Dobson examines the rise of the use of metal containers/cans in the food and beverage industry.
Read more Spyras, a London-based start-up, has secured a grant from the Appleyard Lees Growth Fund to help commercialise its innovation.
Read more How would tobacco-industry style advertising restrictions impact the food and drink industry?
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