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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In this episode, partner and patent attorney Parminder Lally, and trainee patent attorney Debora Dorn, are joined by ACT Medical’s founder and managing director Joseph Bentley, and head of product Emma Priestley. They discuss ACT Medical’s revolutionary care for penetrative trauma, look at the challenges the business has faced as a start-up, and talk about the role IP has played in its growth.
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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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In this episode, Appleyard Lees partner, trade mark attorney and solicitor Chris Hoole, and head of commercial IP contracts Amritjot Jethwa look at the different types of IP agreements and contracts that businesses should have in place, at each stage of their growth.
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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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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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On 25 January 2023, the UK IPO issued a notice with immediate effect to say that the registrar will require a UK address for service (AFS) before any documents are considered formally served.
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Like many, I am a big fan of Dragons’ Den. I love discovering new brands and that – matched with some entertainment from the Dragons – makes for an enjoyable Thursday evening. But there are a number of common issues that I come across each episode which suggest that brand owners may benefit from some practical tips.
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Appleyard Lees’ ‘Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report 2022’ revealed a significant increase in patent filings related to biodegradable plastics in recent years.
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Associate and trade mark attorney Hannah Burrows discusses how major luxury fashion labels appear to have moved from fanciful logos, with significant stylisation being stripped back in favour of simpler fonts.
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