It’s the correspondence that no one wants to receive: a cease-and-desist letter, informing the recipient that they are infringing Intellectual…
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Why the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal’s decision in G2/21 will impact inventions relating to life sciences and chemistry
The European Patent Office’s (EPO) Enlarged Board of Appeal’s decision in G2/21 primarily relates to when data that only becomes…
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Renewable energy remains a key sector as EPO releases patent trends report
Each year the European Patent Office (EPO) releases its Patent Index reviewing the last year’s patenting trends and key innovation…
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Use it or lose it: maintaining your trade marks
Once your trade mark is registered, you cannot become complacent and assume that it will remain in force for the…
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The story of two bulls locking horns
If a drink can give you wings, it can also make you land in formal court proceedings over a perceived…
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Firing up an industry: the science behind green steel
Steel production is responsible for more than 7% of global CO2 emissions, making it one of the world’s dirtiest industries….
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Giving notice: enforcing your IP rights when an employee leaves with more than their P45
A resignation letter has been submitted. The Director, who joined the business in its infancy and has been part of…
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A snowstorm in a gin bottle? M&S IP strategy outmanoeuvres Aldi
As many will already be aware, M&S and Aldi recently called a truce in the viral dispute involving the M&S…
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The current state of the EV industry
After a rocky start with several silicon valley busts, it is safe to say that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are here…
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From text generation to patent prosecution: could ChatGPT be the next legal tech breakthrough?
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within Intellectual Property (IP) is an issue that continues to make headlines. The most…
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Cooking up an innovative storm? Patent opportunities in food and beverages
The food and drink industry is constantly evolving, with new trends emerging every year. From plant-based meats and dairy alternatives,…
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Hydrogen patents increase as our clean energy future begins to brighten: EPO and IEA report details the encouraging advancements in hydrogen energy innovation across countries and industry sectors
The worldwide search for clean energy solutions has never been so important. We are confined by our dependence on fossil…
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