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.
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The UK Supreme Court has provided guidance on the circumstances upon which directors may be personally liable as an accessory to a tort (trade mark infringement is a tortious act) committed by their company.
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Sarah Gibbs discusses a recent decision from the European Patent Office on how intermediate generalisations should be assessed for added matter.
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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.
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Rachel Mercer discusses how biological deposits can be used to fulfil the requirements of a sufficient disclosure for patent applications involving biological material.
Read more In this episode, Appleyard Lees patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Edward Rainsford discuss: what has been filed at the UPC so far.
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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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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.
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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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