With the scope of patentability narrowing by the day, the Intellectual Property (IP) protection companies afford their batteries will soon…
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Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent go live on 1 June 2023
Germany has today ratified the UPC Agreement meaning the go-live date for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court…
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Safeguarding creativity: the fundamental principles of IP
Intellectual Property (IP) always seems to pique media attention. In 2022, brands such as Red Bull and Zara hit the headlines…
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UK IPO announces address for service changes with immediate effect
Background The UK IPO’s approach in handling communications arising out of third-party actions filed against UK trade mark and design…
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Get ready for the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to go live: 1 June 2023
The current go-live date for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is 1 June 2023. For…
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When M&A goes bad: overlook IP due diligence at your peril
According to a Harvard Business Review article, “Deal making is glamorous; due diligence is not”. Do you think this is…
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Lecanemab: could the drug with modest benefits make a big difference to Alzheimer’s patients?
Currently more than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, with the number of people living with the disease expected to triple…
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Eating About Town: the innovation strengthening safety and confidence for food allergy sufferers
Food allergies are on the rise around the world. A study in the BMJ found that hospital admissions due to…
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Aquaculture for our changing world
Climate change is already having an observable impact on food security through increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and greater frequency…
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What happens when your cosmetic method gives rise to therapeutic effects?
There are many innovations in the cosmetic sector that can be the subject of patent applications and these may be…
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A delay announced for the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: now to go-live 1 June 2023
The Unified Patent Court has announced a revised timeline for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC)…
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As skinimalism grows in popularity, what does this mean for your brand?
Skinimalism: the term coined to describe a growing trend where consumers choose to adopt a pared down, simple routine which…
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