Protecting IP in plant-based ‘meat-substitutes’
Innovation in the plant-based meat sector is aiming to help to solve some of the problems associated with animal-meat production.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – when to take a case to the IPEC
In this episode, Appleyard Lees solicitors, partner Bill Lister, and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the IPEC, the mechanisms for doing so, and what proceedings may look like once a case reaches the IPEC.
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Patenting computer simulations: the fusion sector
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) recently started a new collaboration
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Oatly loses battle of the oat drinks
The recent case concerning oat-based drinks OATLY and PURE OATY highlights the difficulties in enforcing rights in a descriptive trade mark against third parties.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – how do to avoid intellectual property disputes
This episode of the podcast features Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, specialist IP solicitors who help clients in the UK and around the world manage IP disputes in a commercially and legally sensible way. Chris and Bill discuss how to prevent disputes, and what to do if they arise.
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A brief guide to patenting diagnostic inventions in Europe
Inventions can be broadly split into products (i.e. physical entities) and methods (i.e. activities). This brief guide aims to clarify exactly which diagnostic products and methods can and cannot currently be patented in Europe.
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The University of Cambridge fight over Cambridge Blue
In a recent decision, the UK Intellectual Property Office found in favour of Cambridge University and upheld an opposition against a trade mark application for CAMBRIDGE BLUE.
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Exhaustion regime post-Brexit – A new UK consultation
The Brexit transition period came to an end on 31 December 2020 and as of 1 January 2021 the UK was no longer bound by EU legal framework. Before the UK left the EU, the UK was party to the EU’s regional exhaustion of IP rights regime.
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Directors and IP – getting up close and personal
The received wisdom is that company directors can escape liability by sheltering behind the “corporate veil”. But is this true in IP cases?
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Is it worth patenting your AI tools for drug discovery?
Often, when the AI identifies a drug, and experiments confirm it is useful for the intended purpose, the drug can be patented. But what about the AI itself – can the AI be protected by patents, and should you try to?
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – the entrepreneurial journey of Mags Walker, founder of the fabl and Toolally.
Serial entrepreneur Mags Walker joins Appleyard Lees partner and solicitor Chris Hoole to talk about her journey from 'Big Four' accountant to owner of two successful start-up businesses.
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