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In light of upcoming changes to the law, it is worth rethinking how much you rely on unregistered design rights…

We have been warning clients for some time about a number of fraudulent organisations in existence which purport to be…

We are pleased to say that this year the European Patent Office qualifying examinations have brought us a great set…

In good news for advocates of IP rights, the UK Intellectual Property Act has received Royal Assent. As reported in…

One of our trade mark partners Rosalyn Newsome was invited by Wendy Spalding-Siracusa, Partnerat Sills & Betteridge LLP  and joint founder…

Apple and Google recently agreed to a ceasefire in their ongoing patent battle, with the two technology giants issuing a…

With the UK economy showing signs of recovery, companies are being urged to seek global trade opportunities and export more…

We have previously commented on the ongoing battle between Cadbury and Nestlé over the colour purple. Cadbury has lost the…

Whilst it is common to consider the interaction between IP rights of the same type, and the extent to which…

Our Nick Braddon recently contributed a tip to a CV clinic feature in the Materials World magazine.  The CV clinic was one…

We are pleased to welcome David Combes and Neil Kilpatrick to the ranks of fully qualified UK patent attorneys. Both…

Barker Brettell retained their title as trivia champions of the Midlands last night at the annual charity quiz hosted by…