Innovation activity in bioplastics and chemical recycling technology continues apace
Innovation in biopolymers (bioplastics) and plastics recycling has hit an all-time high, according to the latest-available patent data.
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Trainee blog: networking at the Liverpool City Region Tech Climbers event
Written by trainees for trainees.
Trainee patent attorney Emma Lyons talks about attending, and networking at, a Liverpool City Region Tech Climbers event.
Key trends in cell and gene therapy
The Bioindustry Association (BIA) recently published its latest report on the cell and gene therapy sector in the UK, which is a thriving environment for research and development. In this article, trainee patent attorney Chloe Johnson, and patent attorney and associate Claire Devine, provide an update on key trends in this area, and discuss considerations for an effective IP strategy.
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Glossary of patent terms – part 2 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.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – the start-up story of ACT Medical
In this episode, partner and patent attorney Parminder Lally is joined by ACT Medical’s founder and managing director Joseph Bentley, and head of product Emma Priestley. They discuss ACT Medical’s revolutionary care for penetrative trauma, look at the challenges the business has faced as a start-up, and talk about the role IP has played in its growth.
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Plant varieties: Italian Court offers seed of hope to those that fail to claim priority
The mere thought of missing a priority deadline is likely to bring a patent attorney out in a cold sweat but fortunately the world of plant varieties is slightly more lenient as two decisions in Italy highlighted recently.
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Trainee blog: my IP journey – from IP administrator to trainee trade mark attorney
Written by trainees for trainees.
Jennifer Thomas discusses how she went from law student, to Appleyard Lees IP administrator, and most recently to trainee trade mark attorney.
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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