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Articles Nov142024

Skykick – when are trade mark registrations filed in bad faith?

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.

Podcasts Jan092025

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Hydrogen

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.

Articles Dec192024

Anubis trade mark survives judgment day

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.

Articles Dec112024

The rise of bioprinting: patent trends and key players in 3D-printed tissues

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.

Articles Dec052024

Innovation in 3D printing

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.

Image of a plant/vegan burger for an article in the greenshoots IP insights library. In a case that will likely be debated at barbecues around the world, Appleyard Lees' Partner, Robert Cumming, discusses the the French law that is 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.

Articles Oct292024

Let them eat burgers – veggie ones that is

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.

Articles Oct222024

When will a small local business own goodwill?

This article examines the legal principles and considers the implications for brand owners managing goodwill in local businesses.

Trainee blogs Oct172024

Careers in Ideas mentoring scheme: your gateway to a successful career in IP

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!

Articles Oct142024

CRISPR– A twist in the tale in the ongoing patent battle in Europe

CRISPR mediated gene editing technology is an efficient and highly selective technique that allows the DNA of organisms to be easily and precisely modified.

Trainee blogs Oct302024

Navigating business development as a trainee: lessons from trial and error

Trainee Trade Mark Attorney, Ji-Young Song, shares insights from her exciting journey to Seoul, South Korea, where a planned holiday turned into a valuable business development experience.

Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Ashman, shares his recent experience and key learnings from participating in the IN2STEM panel session. Science IN2STEM STEM IP

Trainee blogs Nov062024

Sharing my journey: insights from the In2STEM IP panel

Written by Trainees for Trainees. Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Ashman, shares his recent experience and key learnings from participating in the IN2STEM panel session.

Welcome to Greenshoots

Skykick – when are trade mark registrations filed in bad faith?

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Hydrogen

Anubis trade mark survives judgment day

The rise of bioprinting: patent trends and key players in 3D-printed tissues

Innovation in 3D printing

Let them eat burgers – veggie ones that is

When will a small local business own goodwill?

Careers in Ideas mentoring scheme: your gateway to a successful career in IP

CRISPR– A twist in the tale in the ongoing patent battle in Europe

Navigating business development as a trainee: lessons from trial and error

Sharing my journey: insights from the In2STEM IP panel