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Exam success for Barker Brettell’s patent team
We are pleased to welcome David Combes and Neil Kilpatrick to the ranks of fully qualified UK patent attorneys. Both…
Read MoreBarker Brettell make successful defence of charity quiz crown
Barker Brettell retained their title as trivia champions of the Midlands last night at the annual charity quiz hosted by…
Read MorePicking the winning idea: why patent searching matters
In horse racing, for most people, picking a winner relies on a large degree of luck. Given the lengthy odds…
Read MoreHyperlinks on websites: take care not to link to a new public
An eagerly awaited decision, which looked at the legality of linking to content on the World Wide Web (WWW) in…
Read MoreRegistered designs: the IP right that goes from strength to strength?
Historically, the registered design has perhaps been a rather under-used option for obtaining IP protection. As discussed previously on our…
Read MoreA return to normality: file divisional patent cases when you are ready
The day many patent attorneys have been hoping for since 2010 is nearly here: the day on which the European…
Read MoreIs your e-marketing strategy spick and span?
Cosmetic Warriors Ltd, the company behind “Lush” soaps and bath bombs, has been successful in a UK High Court infringement…
Read MoreThe clock is ticking: act now to pay patent fees at lower rates
We are now approaching the 1 April 2014 date on which a large number of European Patent Office official fees…
Read MoreIP protection: it’s no laughing matter
In an IP case which gained interest outside of the profession, our client Comic Enterprises Limited, which trades as “The…
Read MoreThe bath bomb battle – trademarks and keywords considered again
Cosmetic Warriors Ltd (“CW”) has been successful in a UK High Court (HC) infringement action against Amazon.co.uk and Amazon EU…
Read MoreIt’s no laughing matter: trade mark rights can seriously protect your company’s position
With the assistance of Barker Brettell LLP’s Lucy Walker, Comic Enterprises Limited, which trades as “The Glee Club” (Glee) has…
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