Nowhere Co. Ltd v EUIPO (Case T-281/21) – UK rights in EU opposition and invalidity proceedings
UK trade mark rights can still be used to challenge EUIPO trade mark applications, the General Court has ruled.
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Parallel imports: navigating the grey market
For brand owners, in particular in the pharmaceutical field, one of the most difficult trade arenas to navigate can be the grey market. Our guide to the grey market, what it is and when brand owners can stop grey market goods is below.
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When will the Unified Patent Court go live?
The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) go live on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) enters into force.
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Protecting IP in plant-based ‘meat-substitutes’
Innovation in the plant-based meat sector is aiming to help to solve some of the problems associated with animal-meat production.
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Intellectual property for start-ups in a post-COVID world: part three – managing commercial IP
This series of articles explores the effect of COVID-19-related disruption on start-ups’ management and monetisation of intellectual property (IP), giving practical guidance to start-ups to improve and preserve their position
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Plant varieties post-Brexit: protection in the UK
Brexit has changed the way intellectual property rights are sought and protected, in many ways. Pre-Brexit, anyone seeking to protect plant varieties in the UK and/or EU member states made a single application to the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO); however, as of 1 January 2021, this is no longer possible.
Read more Intellectual property for start-ups in a post-COVID world: part one – managing start-ups’ patents
Patents are one of the most well-known types of intellectual property (IP). However, what can be patented is often less understood by new entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Remittal in EPO opposition appeal proceedings
The revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal (RPBA 2020) came into force on 1 January 2020. One of the revised rules covered ‘remittal’ – the practice of a Board of Appeal sending the case back to the department of first instance (the Opposition Division for oppositions) to continue examination.
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Oral proceedings by video conference at the EPO
In oppositions and appeals at the European Patent Office (EPO), oral proceedings may be the final opportunity for a party to present submissions before an adverse decision is announced.
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Reduced patent fees for small or micro entity businesses
A discussion of requirements, benefits and risk in Canada, Japan and the U.S.
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New UK comparable rights post-Brexit
The United Kingdom has left the European Union. When the transition period ends on 31 December 2020, new national UK rights will be created automatically. We have been busy making preparations and Appleyard Lees is ready to ensure smooth management of your trade mark and design portfolio.
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