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.
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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.
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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.
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Exploring the role of intellectual property in brand collaborations
From trade marks that protect your brand to copyrights that safeguard creative work, in this article, IP Adminstrator, Ibomobo Igbosi, explores the role of IP in brand collaborations.
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Onsite insight: exploring the value of secondments for businesses and trainee attorneys in IP
Written by trainees for trainees.
Trainee Patent Attorneys, Oliver Herd, and Chloe Johnson, share key learnings from training on secondments with clients in Cambridge. An invaluable opportunity, secondments support clients directly on-site and allow trainee attorneys to gain first-hand experience of their operations.
Dexcom vs Abbott at the UPC
In our most recent article, Senior Associate and Patent Attorney, Sarah Gibbs, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Jack Braithwaite, discuss how the revocation of Dexcom’s patent on CGM tech by the Unified Patent Court, marked a significant victory for Abbott, in their ongoing patent battle.
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UK case law update with a focus on AI and technology
Partner, and Head of Litigation, Robert Cumming, discusses AI, creation and the genesis of legal personality in this insightful webinar, originally presented at the CITMA Spring Conference in March 2024.
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From set designs to scientific patents: my unconventional journey into intellectual property (IP)
Written by trainees for trainees.
As part of our #JourneyToIP series, which showcases trainee blogs exploring both traditional and unconventional paths into the world of intellectual property, this edition features Trainee Patent Attorney, William Emond, who shares his unique journey transitioning from a career in the arts to one in science.
The rise of UK wine: why intellectual property protection is a vintage necessity
As the UK wine industry continues to grow, the need to protect the unique characteristics and reputations of British wines has never been more critical. In this article, Trade Mark Attorney, Claire Bothma, explores why the UK wine industry is at a pivotal moment when it comes to IP, and details how a UK wine producer can protect a brand’s identity and competitive edge.
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The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Wires & code: the IP journeys of two trainee patent attorneys
Join Trainee Patent Attorneys, William Emond, and Georgios Theocaridis, as they discuss their unique journeys into intellectual property, transitioning from engineering and physics backgrounds. They share insights into their work supporting innovation, the unique opportunities in patent law, and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in IP.
Read more The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – from engineering to IP: navigating the path to a career in intellectual property law
In this episode, Trainee Trade Mark Attorney Amardeep Brar is joined by Patent Attorney Alia Tayer who takes a deeper dive into the Amardeep's decision to transition from an engineering career to a role in intellectual property law.
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