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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In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, trade mark attorney and solicitor Chris Hoole, and head of commercial IP contracts Amritjot Jethwa look at the different types of IP agreements and contracts that businesses should have in place, at each stage of their growth.
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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.
Read more 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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Innovation in hydrogen production technologies has reached a record high, according to the latest patent data reported by Appleyard Lees.
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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 In this episode Appleyard Lees partner, solicitor and trade mark attorney Chris Hoole, is joined by Juliana Fuchs, Counsel Brand Protection at PUMA.
Read more 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 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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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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