There is a fine line between fair competition and trade mark infringement - in this article, one IP expert breaks down the differences and how they applied in a relevant 2024 case.
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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.
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In a recent decision from the European Patent Office (EPO), T 1473/19, the Board of Appeal revoked a patent for added subject matter, due to its interpretation that claim 1 lacked basis in the description of the application as filed. Senior associate and patent attorney Sarah Gibbs, and patent attorney Amelia Barton, explain how this case highlights the importance of precise claim drafting, and the potential pitfalls when there are discrepancies between the claims and the description of the invention.
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In the latest instalment of the clash between supermarket giants Lidl and Tesco, the English Court of Appeal provided valuable clarification on key issues of consumer perception, evidential thresholds, and bad faith registration — all of which have wide-ranging implications for brand owners and marketing practices in the retail sector.
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On 6 March 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Amazon’s appeal in a dispute against Lifestyle Equities (Lifestyle) relating to the advertisement and offers for sale of Lifestyle’s “BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB” trade marks from amazon.com (Amazon’s US website).
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Written by trainees for trainees.
For trainee patent attorneys, March can be an especially stressful month between European examinations and the PEB exam results. In light of this, we felt it would be beneficial to share some details regarding the PEB exam results, to help trainees, and those around them, know what to expect.
Written by trainees for trainees.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, this article celebrates female inventors who have achieved success and paved the way for further female-led innovation.
Intellectual Property (IP) is an important asset of any business; it provides security over the business’ innovation and branding and can be essential when looking to attract funding and investment. However, identifying the IP rights which are relevant to your business can be a challenging task.
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Written by trainees for trainees.
Trainee patent attorneys Holly Redman and Oliver Manners discuss the upcoming change to the European Qualification Exam (EQE) for trainee patent attorneys. They discuss the format of the new exams, and how they will be rolled out.
Innovation in biopolymers (bioplastics) and plastics recycling has hit an all-time high, according to the latest-available patent data.
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Written by trainees for trainees.
Trainee patent attorney Emma Lyons talks about attending, and networking at, a Liverpool City Region Tech Climbers event.
