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Greenshoots is a collection of fresh intellectual property insight, analysis and commentary on the issues that matter most to those who invent, manage and protect intellectual property, written by the IP specialists of Appleyard Lees.

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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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Podcasts

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition

This episode follows the launch of Appleyard Lees’ Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Third Edition. This year’s report uses global patent filing data to analyse green-technological developments in hydrogen, batteries, nuclear, wind, plant-based meat, cultivated meat, insect protein, bioplastics, carbon capture, and plastics recycling.

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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.

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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – how does a global Superbrand tackle counterfeits? A conversation with Juliana Fuchs of PUMA – special guest episode

In this episode Appleyard Lees partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, is joined by Juliana Fuchs, Counsel Brand Protection at PUMA.

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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.

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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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Trainee blogs

Appleyard Lees training days

Appleyard Lees trainees discuss this year's training days.

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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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Glossary of key intellectual property terms

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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Sustainable fashion: upcycling, recycling, second life and what it means for trade marks

In this article, trade mark attorney and associate Hannah Burrows discusses the considerations brand owners will need to make when planning to launch new, sustainability-focused services.

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