As an incentive for patent proprietors such as SMEs and universities to opt for the Unitary Patent, the new system has introduced the possibility of financial compensation for these proprietors in certain circumstances.
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In a decision with wide-ranging implications for position marks, the High Court dismissed adidas’ claims that Thom Browne’s ‘four-stripe’ motif infringes its iconic three-stripe logo. Here's everything you need to know about the case, and its implications.
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In the heavily anticipated decision of WaterRower v Liking, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) of England and Wales considered the extent to which copyright protection can exist within functional designs. Our trade mark experts discuss.
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The Supreme Court ruled that Sky’s applications for registration had been applied for partly in bad faith, and were liable to be invalidated for some of the goods and services. The first instance decision of Arnold LJ was upheld and the Court of Appeal judgment was overturned. The Supreme Court found that the trial judge was entitled to draw an inference from, inter alia, the width and size of the specification of goods and services that Sky’s application had been filed partly in bad faith.
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Welcome to the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report podcast series, where we dive into the topics covered in our latest report. In each episode, you'll hear directly from the authors as they share their insights and expertise. In this episode, European Patent Attorney, Emily Bevan-Smith, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Holly Redman, discuss their article on hydrogen—a key player in the transition to greener energy on a global scale.
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Appleyard Lees’ Senior Associate and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, Beverley Robinson, recently acted for Play’n GO Marks Ltd (Play’n GO) in the successful opposition of four trade mark applications filed by Blueprint Technologies Ltd (Blueprint). Co-authored by Beverley, and Trainee Trade Mark Attorney, Lisa Thomson, in this article we explore the UK IPO decision to reject Blueprint’s four trade mark applications on the basis of a likelihood of indirect confusion with Play’n GO’s earlier trade mark ANKH OF ANUBIS.
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Based on global patent data and commercial developments, this article looks at how the bioprinting sector is maturing — with innovation shifting from printing methods to material design.
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3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has revolutionised production by creating objects layer by layer from digital designs. Unlike costly subtractive methods like machining or traditional manufacturing requiring specialised tools, a single 3D printer can economically produce prototypes, customised items, and small-scale designs with minimal waste. Part 1 of our innovation in 3D printing article series.
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In a case that will likely be debated at barbecues around the world, Appleyard Lees' Partner, Robert Cumming, discusses the French law that sought to restrict the use of ‘meat-like’ terms for vegetarian and plant-based alternatives, and the European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling on the topic.
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This article examines the legal principles and considers the implications for brand owners managing goodwill in local businesses.
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Written by Trainees for Trainees. Are you curious about a career in Intellectual Property (IP) but don’t know where to begin? Read on to discover how the Careers in Ideas mentoring scheme can help!
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