Insights

Articles Jan212025

Preprints and social media: balancing early publication with commercial IP protection

In this article, Partner, Barbara Fleck, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Oliver Herd, discuss the importance of timing in patent protection for university-based research that has commercial potential. It considers how early communication between academics and their University Technology Transfer colleagues is key as instant publication methods such as the use of online preprint servers and social media can potentially jeopardise invention patentability.

Articles Jan172025

The UPC – advantages for SMEs and universities?

As an incentive for patent proprietors such as SMEs and universities to opt for the Unitary Patent, the new system has introduced the possibility of financial compensation for these proprietors in certain circumstances.

Podcasts Jul182024

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – commercialising innovation: five golden rules for licensors and licensees when licensing IP

In this episode, Amritjot Jethwa, Head of Commercial IP Contracts, is joined by Chris Hoole, Partner, in providing a quick-fire summary of 5 important factors to consider as a Licensor and as a Licensee when licensing technology, creating the building blocks for the successful commercialisation of IP.

Articles May172024

Don’t miss out on the EPO’s new fee reductions for micro entities

Getting a patent granted for your innovation can be a costly process. There are, of course, fees associated with the work your patent attorneys do to advise you, to prepare your patent application, and to work with the Patent Office to obtain a granted patent for you.

Podcasts May152024

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – one year of the Unified Patent Court – what’s been filed? Statistics, three notable cases & commentary

In this episode, Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Edward Rainsford discuss: what has been filed at the UPC so far.

Webinars Mar172023

From antibodies to AI: what is patentable in the US and Europe?

In this webinar for university knowledge exchange practitioners, patent attorneys and senior associates Edward Rainsford and Parminder Lally discussed what can, and cannot, be patented at the European Patent Office (EPO) and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Articles Sep132022

The Unitary Patent

This is the second article in our UP/UPC series and we discuss issues to consider when deciding whether to obtain a Unitary Patent (UP).

Webinars May122021

Tech transfer teams’ IP challenges post-COVID-19 and beyond: part five, emerging trends for UK spin-outs and leveraging IP for funding

In part five of our series, Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Ean Davies, Parminder Lally and Rachel Mercer lead a virtual discussion on emerging trends for UK spin-outs, and how spin-outs can leverage their IP for funding.

Legal updates Mar082021

IRONBURG V. VALVE: Protecting innovation in the USA

In a case of British “David” v. US “Goliath”, Ironburg v. Valve demonstrates the value for UK based companies to pursue a global patent strategy to protect their innovation overseas, particularly those in the gaming industry for which the US is a major market.

Podcasts Dec182020

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – the intellectual property story behind vaccines & other health innovation.

Patent attorneys Richard Bray, Barbara Fleck and Kate Hickinson discuss patents as drivers of vaccine and health technology innovation, and the reporting of patent issues by mainstream media.

Articles Nov232020

Reduced patent fees for small or micro entity businesses

A discussion of requirements, benefits and risk in Canada, Japan and the U.S.

Universities/research organisations

Preprints and social media: balancing early publication with commercial IP protection

The UPC – advantages for SMEs and universities?

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – commercialising innovation: five golden rules for licensors and licensees when licensing IP

Don’t miss out on the EPO’s new fee reductions for micro entities

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – one year of the Unified Patent Court – what’s been filed? Statistics, three notable cases & commentary

From antibodies to AI: what is patentable in the US and Europe?

The Unitary Patent

Tech transfer teams’ IP challenges post-COVID-19 and beyond: part five, emerging trends for UK spin-outs and leveraging IP for funding

IRONBURG V. VALVE: Protecting innovation in the USA

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – the intellectual property story behind vaccines & other health innovation.

Reduced patent fees for small or micro entity businesses