Celebrating success: reflecting on the 2024 EQE exam results
Written by trainees for trainees.
In this blog, now qualified European Patent Attorney, Emily Bevan-Smith, talks us through the much-anticipated moment she received her EQE results.
Clinical trials: what you can and cannot do – exemptions to patent infringement in the UK
Clinical trials in the UK are governed by what can at times appear like, a complex arrangement of provisions and exemptions. In this article, we summarise these provisions and provide a guide on how to ensure that intellectual property rights are not infringed in the process of carrying out a clinical trial.
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From engineering to trade marks: a journey into intellectual property law
Written by trainees for trainees.
From an engineering focus in academia, to a fulfilling career in intellectual property (IP) law - In this blog, Amardeep provides valuable insights into his career journey into IP law so far.
Malaria: new vaccines hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against the disease
In this article, Appleyard Lees', Senior Associate and Patent Attorney, Sarah Gibbs, explores how the launch of two recently developed malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21, marks a critical milestone in combating malaria. Sarah explores how integrating these vaccines with existing control measures in Africa sets out a promising path towards near-eradication of malaria.
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Sanofi and Regeneron vs Amgen – UPC’s first revocation decision
The first revocation decision from the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has seen a win for Sanofi and Regeneron in a dispute with Amgen over cholesterol lowering drugs.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – commercialising innovation: five golden rules for licensors and licensees when licensing IP
In this episode, Amritjot Jethwa, Head of Commercial IP Contracts, is joined by Chris Hoole, Partner, in providing a quick-fire summary of 5 important factors to consider as a Licensor and as a Licensee when licensing technology, creating the building blocks for the successful commercialisation of IP.
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Five top tips from a trainee attorney: mastering a presentation
Written by trainees for trainees.
Appleyard Lees’ trainee patent attorney, Holly Redman, shares her experiences and learnings from presenting on equality, diversity, and inclusion, as a keynote speaker at an event titled: ‘Help! How do I start a conversation about ED&I?’, organised by IP Inclusive.
Innovation focus: innovative ideas to support people living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
In this article, we explore and discuss emerging technological innovations designed to enhance care for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Appleyard Lees supports organisations that create or enable innovation that makes life better and is proud to be supporting the UK's leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society. Alzheimer’s Society are an organisation striving to eliminate the devastating impact of dementia worldwide, as our charity of the year.
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Staying on top of European caselaw
Written by trainees for trainees.
Many intellectual property articles relating to European patent law cover specific “cases” and “decisions” from the European Patent Office (EPO) such as “T 1473/19”. Some instead cover broader trends in areas of “caselaw” such as “Patentability of second medical use claims at the EPO”. This article aims to provide a helpful understanding of the wider system from which these new interpretations of law emerge.
Directors and IP – getting up close and personal – part 2
The UK Supreme Court has provided guidance on the circumstances upon which directors may be personally liable as an accessory to a tort (trade mark infringement is a tortious act) committed by their company.
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CIPA student conference 2024
Written by trainees for trainees.
On 18th April 2024 CIPA (the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys) hosted its annual Student Conference at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Birmingham. The event (aimed at trainee patent attorneys in the early stages of their career) involves a series of talks and is renowned for giving trainees across the UK the opportunity to connect and network with one another. The patent profession in the UK is fairly small, so there is a good chance the trainees at the student conference will continue to interact with each other throughout their careers.
