The European Patent Office (EPO) brought in new guidelines on 1st July 2016 which aim to simplify the opposition procedure…
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EUTM reform: A timely reminder
Owners of EUTM registrations with a Nice class heading have just four days left to file a declaration Following the…
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BB 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…
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Leading 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…
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Cutting 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…
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BB 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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Regional spotlight: Birmingham’s role in the UK medical sector
Life sciences experts in Birmingham and the greater Midlands area are working hard to put the region even more firmly…
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Is your IP keeping up with your innovation?
Some might think that once you had invented a product, designed its appearance and branded it, you had created all…
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Amazon’s grocery gamble?
Everybody has heard of Amazon, and most have heard of AmazonPrime, and now there is AmazonFresh. AmazonFresh is a dedicated…
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The EU IPO – change in practice:
As we have previously advised, the EU IPO now interprets class headings in accordance with the literal meaning of the…
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Copyright protection terms have now changed. What will be the impact on your business?
The repeal of section 52 (s.52) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act (CPDA) 1988 has come into force, with…
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Barker Brettell opens Munich office
Barker Brettell has now opened a Munich office; strengthening the firm’s European presence and providing a convenient meeting place for…
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