Rachel Mercer discusses how biological deposits can be used to fulfil the requirements of a sufficient disclosure for patent applications involving biological material.
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In this episode, Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Edward Rainsford discuss: what has been filed at the UPC so far.
Read more In this episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Ean Davies and Adam Tindall discuss the current challenges in-house IP teams face when it comes to protecting innovation, and look at how the priorities of in-house teams have changed in recent years.
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In the latest instalment of the clash between supermarket giants Lidl and Tesco, the English Court of Appeal provided valuable clarification on key issues of consumer perception, evidential thresholds, and bad faith registration — all of which have wide-ranging implications for brand owners and marketing practices in the retail sector.
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Innovation in biopolymers (bioplastics) and plastics recycling has hit an all-time high, according to the latest-available patent data.
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The Bioindustry Association (BIA) recently published its latest report on the cell and gene therapy sector in the UK, which is a thriving environment for research and development. In this article, trainee patent attorney Chloe Johnson, and patent attorney and associate Claire Devine, provide an update on key trends in this area, and discuss considerations for an effective IP strategy.
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The mere thought of missing a priority deadline is likely to bring a patent attorney out in a cold sweat but fortunately the world of plant varieties is slightly more lenient as two decisions in Italy highlighted recently.
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Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report - Third Edition's data shows general upward trend in insect protein innovation, despite 2021 slow down.
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In a much anticipated decision, the High Court has dismissed an infringement and passing off claim by Thatchers against Aldi in relation to Aldi’s use of its get-up on its cloudy lemon cider product.
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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.
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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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