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Romania is joining the UPC
On 31 May 2024, Romania ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) and will o...
On 31 May 2024, Romania ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) and will officially join the UPC system on 1 September 2024. - Read more
Correcting a European Patent Application
Sometimes it may be necessary to correct the description, claims, and/or drawings of a Eur...
Sometimes it may be necessary to correct the description, claims, and/or drawings of a European patent application. Read on to find out under what conditions th - Read more
Do EU trade marks cover Jersey?
In March 2024, the government of Jersey clarified their position in regards to the protect...
In March 2024, the government of Jersey clarified their position in regards to the protection of European Union trade marks (EUTMs) and international trade mark - Read more
Match.com v Muzmatch: Do start-up companies have a chance against market leaders in legal proceedings or is the dating sector dominated by current market leaders and their ‘unfair legal tactics’?
Muzmatch has criticised the Court of Appeal’s decision in Match Group LLC v Muzmatch Ltd [...
Muzmatch has criticised the Court of Appeal’s decision in Match Group LLC v Muzmatch Ltd [2022] EWHC 941 (IPEC), referring to the legal action as a "tactic" fro - Read more
How are proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service affected by the UK Intellectual Property Office’s (UKIPO) change of Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2023?
As of 25th January 2023, the UKIPO now requests that proprietors confirm their intention t...
As of 25th January 2023, the UKIPO now requests that proprietors confirm their intention to defend proceedings and to provide a valid UK address for service (UK - Read more
A new avenue for attack: Procedural changes for non-use trade mark revocation actions in Turkey
This year Turkey’s Trade Mark Office (TMO) has changed their practice on non-use trade mar...
This year Turkey’s Trade Mark Office (TMO) has changed their practice on non-use trade mark revocation actions, with some attorneys believing that the new admin - Read more
European Patent Office eases requirements for recordal of assignments and licences on European patent applications
Earlier this month, on 1 April 2024, a number of changes came into force at the European P...
Earlier this month, on 1 April 2024, a number of changes came into force at the European Patent Office (EPO) regarding electronic signatures and the demonstrati - Read more
What is the future for the honest use defence and in what scenario can a defendant successfully rely upon this defence?
In the High Court decision of Gnat and Company Ltd & Anr v West Lake East Ltd & Anr (Judge...
In the High Court decision of Gnat and Company Ltd & Anr v West Lake East Ltd & Anr (Judge Hacon; [2022] EWHC 319 (IPEC)), Judge Hacon found a likelihood of con - Read more
Universities to benefit from reduced European patent official fees
From 1 April 2024, universities, non-profit organisations, and public research organisatio...
From 1 April 2024, universities, non-profit organisations, and public research organisations will in many circumstances be eligible for a 30% discount on offici - Read more
UKIPO updated practice for the examination of patent applications involving artificial neural networks (ANN)
A recent judgement from the High Court has caused the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKI...
A recent judgement from the High Court has caused the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) to change its practice for the examination of artificial neural ne - Read more
Intellectual Property Audit grants of up to £2,500 available, with up to £5,000 follow-up funding available.
IP Audit Grants of up to £2,500 are currently available. If the IP Audit identifies a need...
IP Audit Grants of up to £2,500 are currently available. If the IP Audit identifies a need for further work such as registering IP or conducting searches, furth - Read more
Listing taken down by a registered design?
In the ever-expanding world of online marketplaces, sellers often find themselves at the r...
In the ever-expanding world of online marketplaces, sellers often find themselves at the receiving end of takedown notices based on claims of registered design - Read more