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What happens when ChatGPT meets trade mark proceedings: a recent misstep at the UKIPO
A recent appeal of a UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) decision resulted in disparag...
A recent appeal of a UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) decision resulted in disparagement after use of ChatGPT. The full decision can be found here - but - Read more
How the Supreme Court’s ruling in SkyKick v Sky is impacting the examination of UK trade marks: what PAN 1/25 means for new UK trade mark applications.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently released noteworthy guidance on t...
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has recently released noteworthy guidance on the change in examination practice for UK trade mark applications follo - Read more
The silent value builder: how trade marks strengthen your business
When most business owners think about intellectual property (IP), the words “legal protect...
When most business owners think about intellectual property (IP), the words “legal protection” usually come to mind. While trade marks do offer protection again - Read more
How quickly can I get my Amazon product re-listed after an unjustified registered design takedown?
This article discusses four options for getting a takedown removed, and comments on their ...
This article discusses four options for getting a takedown removed, and comments on their speeds and likelihoods of success. These options include invalidation, - Read more
Trade marks and global expansion: how to avoid costly roadblocks
Expanding into new markets is a major step for any growing business—but without appropriat...
Expanding into new markets is a major step for any growing business—but without appropriate searches and proper trade mark protection, your global ambitions can - Read more
Unlocking Patent Box tax savings with a single component patent
The Patent Box regime offers significant tax incentives to companies that commercialise pa...
The Patent Box regime offers significant tax incentives to companies that commercialise patented inventions, yet many businesses overlook its potential due to m - Read more
Changes to European Union design law
Significant changes to design rights in the European Union (EU) have begun to take effect....
Significant changes to design rights in the European Union (EU) have begun to take effect. The first phase of amendments to the EU design legislation came into - Read more
Ownership of IP by UK branches of foreign companies
It is common for foreign companies to expand their operations into the UK through UK-based...
It is common for foreign companies to expand their operations into the UK through UK-based branch or subsidiary companies. Branch and subsidiary companies each - Read more
Increase in proportion of European patent applications filed by universities
A recent study has found that the percentage of patent applications filed by European univ...
A recent study has found that the percentage of patent applications filed by European universities at the European Patent Office (EPO) has risen from 6% in 2000 - Read more
Valuing your brand – How much is your trade mark worth and why is this important?
Whether it is a logo, slogan, or company name, trade marks help businesses differentiate t...
Whether it is a logo, slogan, or company name, trade marks help businesses differentiate their goods and services from those of their competitors, and, because - Read more
What is your intellectual property worth?
Company values are increasingly based on intangible assets and investment in knowledge. In...
Company values are increasingly based on intangible assets and investment in knowledge. Intellectual property (IP) can be a key part of the value of a company. - Read more
Gaining the upper hand against unjustified registered design takedowns
This article discusses how we help sellers on online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, or...
This article discusses how we help sellers on online marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, or eBay who have received a takedown based on a clearly-invalid register - Read more