Innovation in bioplastics – based on global patent activity – is at its highest point for almost two decades, while investment in plastics recycling technology is accelerating, a new report
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The imperative to create a consistent energy supply from renewable sources – and support the phasing out of fossil fuels – is inspiring investment in long-term energy storage innovation, a
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About the authors: Chris Mason is a senior associate patent attorney at Appleyard Lees IP LLP. Chris works with his clients to ensure that their innovation is captured, turned into
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The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (‘Broad’) have won the latest round in the ongoing battle over patents relating to the gene editing technology, CRISPR.
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In this episode, Appleyard Lees solicitors, partner Bill Lister, and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the IPEC, the mechanisms for doing so, and what proceedings may look like once a case reaches the IPEC.
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In this article, trainee patent attorney Andrew Johnston looks at some of the issues raised in this clip pertaining to patents.
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A patent is only enforceable against an infringer if it is valid, and it is usual for an alleged infringer to counter-claim for invalidity when sued for infringement. By this
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A new EPO referral to the enlarged BoA will determine whether post-filed data can be used to support inventive step Supporting data can be crucial to a patent application especially
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Parminder Lally’s article shows start-ups how to avoid the mistakes made by the start-up in Netflix’s The Billion Dollar Code.
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The Mercer Review was published recently in the CIPA Journal, a publication produced by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. The review examined the requisite training and assessments for qualification as a U.K. registered patent attorney, as well as continued development post-qualification.
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We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of new working practices, and changes to the patent filing process resulting from lock-downs, and the pandemic, more generally.
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