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Looking Back to See the Future
Michael Skinner reflects back on his career as a patent and trade mark attorney prior to h...
Michael Skinner reflects back on his career as a patent and trade mark attorney prior to his retirement. - Read more
Microsoft and Scuf Agree Patent Deal Linked to Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
Scuf Gaming, a developer and vendor of customised gaming controllers for PC and games cons...
Scuf Gaming, a developer and vendor of customised gaming controllers for PC and games consoles, has signed a patent deal with Microsoft ahead of the release of - Read more
Patent Aggregation and its Effects on Innovation and Competition
In this article we focus on what patent aggregation is and how it has emerged. We will be ...
In this article we focus on what patent aggregation is and how it has emerged. We will be exploring the European Patent Office’s Economic and Scientific Advisor - Read more
Safeguarding Innovation
This article sets out practical advice for addressing problems with ‘novelty’ and ‘freedom...
This article sets out practical advice for addressing problems with ‘novelty’ and ‘freedom to operate’, two very important aspects of patent law than can trip u - Read more
S&P Helps Client Secure Protection for Innovative Signpost Solution
A simple idea that keeps road signs in place and could save councils time and money has be...
A simple idea that keeps road signs in place and could save councils time and money has been driven along with help from Swindell & Pearson. - Read more
The European Unitary Patent – October 2015 Update
We provide a further update on recent progress towards the issuance of the first European ...
We provide a further update on recent progress towards the issuance of the first European unitary patents. - Read more
Validation of European Patents in Moldova
The Republic of Moldova has become the second validation state for European patents, joini...
The Republic of Moldova has become the second validation state for European patents, joining Morocco. As of 1st November 2015, European patent applications can - Read more
Swindell & Pearson Hosts Macmillan Coffee Morning
On Friday 25th September 2015, Swindell & Pearson staff pulled together to participate in ...
On Friday 25th September 2015, Swindell & Pearson staff pulled together to participate in the Macmillan Coffee Morning by baking some truly delicious cakes to r - Read more
Nestle Given a Break by the CJEU
The Court of Justice has confirmed that grounds of objection cannot be combined to refuse ...
The Court of Justice has confirmed that grounds of objection cannot be combined to refuse an otherwise acceptable trade mark, and has also signified that when i - Read more
Swindell & Pearson Recognised in 2015 Legal 500 Rankings
Swindell & Pearson has been listed amongst the top UK patent and trade mark firms in the 2...
Swindell & Pearson has been listed amongst the top UK patent and trade mark firms in the 2015 Legal 500 directory with several of the team being specifically re - Read more
Are “Trade Secrets” Changing Across the EU?
The European Parliament is presently reviewing a proposal to change trade secrets laws acr...
The European Parliament is presently reviewing a proposal to change trade secrets laws across all 28 EU member states. The proposal aims to define a general def - Read more
The Patent Cooperation Treaty is becoming ever more popular
A recent survey by the World intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) suggests that the P...
A recent survey by the World intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) suggests that the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is becoming ever more popular, with the - Read more