The EPO has announced that from 1st November 2016 the signatures of both the assignor and assignee will be required…
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Using the PCT (UK) Fast Track Procedure
At times an applicant may wish to accelerate prosecution of a UK application in the UK national phase of a…
Read MoreI have an idea!
Over the next few months we’ll be bringing you a series of articles looking into design protection. Today, patent attorney…
Read MorePatent Box saves over £300m in tax for UK companies
Figures just released by the UK Government reveal the take up of the tax saving Patent Box scheme in its…
Read MoreCayman Islands – New Trade Marks Bill
Register before 31 December 2016 to ensure protection A new trade mark law has been published in the Cayman Islands…
Read MoreIs edible packaging the new biodegradable?
Market demand for novel clean packaging solutions is on the rise as environmental concerns increase, crude oil becomes more expensive…
Read MoreStreamlined opposition procedure enters turbulence
The European Patent Office (EPO) brought in new guidelines on 1st July 2016 which aim to simplify the opposition procedure…
Read MoreEUTM reform: A timely reminder
Owners of EUTM registrations with a Nice class heading have just four days left to file a declaration Following the…
Read MoreBB Comment: Thomson Reuters 2016 State of Innovation Report
Patent trends in the food, beverage and tobacco sector Patent filings in general rose in 11 of the top 12…
Read MoreLeading IP specialist Barker Brettell to present at Food Matters Live 2016
Two attorneys from the Intellectual Property (IP) specialist firm Barker Brettell will be presenting at the Food Matters Live exhibition…
Read MoreCutting Edge or a Fashion Faux Pas? Branding and Outrage
Fashion Fashion is a field that prides itself on being cutting edge or avant-garde, particularly at the level of the…
Read MoreBB Comment: The Automotive Council Capability Report 2016
Patent activity signals future for the automotive supply chain Low carbon and air quality commitments are driving rapid technological change…
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