Insect protein innovation on upward trend, despite 2021 slow down
Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report - Third Edition's data shows general upward trend in insect protein innovation, despite 2021 slow down.
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Patentability of second medical use claims at the EPO
Repurposing known drugs for novel therapeutic applications offers huge potential for advancing medicine and encourages the use of known medication - with known pharmacokinetics, side effects etc. - for the treatment of new diseases. However, the legal landscape surrounding patentability can be intricate.
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When benchmarking becomes a little cloudy: Aldi’s success against Thatchers Cider Company Limited
In a much anticipated decision, the High Court has dismissed an infringement and passing off claim by Thatchers against Aldi in relation to Aldi’s use of its get-up on its cloudy lemon cider product.
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Retained EU Plant Variety Rights Holders in the UK require a UK agent before March 2024
Following contact made with Retained EU Plant Variety Rights holders last year, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have now started to send final letters to holders of Retained EU Plant Variety Rights indicating that if the UK rights are to be retained a UK address for service must be appointed by 29 February 2024. After this deadline the Controller may proceed to terminate these rights.
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Certainty in the trajectory of patents for quantum computing
In our previous article back in 2021, we investigated the trajectory of patent filings for quantum computing technology. We identified a noticeable increase in patent filings between 2015 and 2020.
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When will post-sale confusion be relevant to the assessment of trade mark infringement?
The outcome of the recent Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc & Anor case raises interesting questions for post-sale confusion. Our trade mark experts discuss.
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Hydrogen innovation reaches all-time high in 2021
Innovation in hydrogen production technologies has reached a record high, according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees.
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Industrial v Intelligent: when is acquiescence a defence to trade mark infringement?
The Court of Appeal's decision in Industrial Cleaning v Intelligent Cleaning brought to light important considerations concerning the defence of acquiescence in claims for trade mark infringement and passing off in the UK. Here's everything you need to know.
Read more Glossary of patent terms – part 1 of 3
In this three-part glossary, we lead you through some of the key terminology you may come across when you’re going through the patent process.
Read more Will the EPO stop accepting electronic signatures?
Electronic signatures have become common place in business and everyday life. They are a quick and convenient way to authorise a document without the need to do it the “old fashioned way” of picking up a pen. However, a recent decision from the EPO Legal Broad of Appeal may mean that it’s time to go out and buy some more ink!
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Weight loss drugs: how NICE & FDA approval, and intellectual property considerations, are shaping this lucrative market in the US and UK
In this article we discuss the rise of weight-loss drugs, and how the approval of such drugs by NICE and the FDA, as well as the associated IP, is shaping this lucrative market in the UK and the US.
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