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Bringing IP lawsuits in the UK: the system works
IP rights have a range of benefits, e.g. in terms of marketing, negotiations and obtaining funding, but sometimes it is…
Read MoreUnregistered design right protection in the UK: a genuine asset
UK unregistered design rights are an important commercial asset and can provide effective and valuable protection in many business sectors….
Read MoreWhat is “technical” at the European Patent Office? Understanding flaws in some common arguments helps understand what is required.
It can, in terms of EPO patent applications, be hard to understand what is technical. A 2013 case explored some…
Read MoreUK IPO has power to revoke patents on its own initiative
Recent changes in the UK mean that it may now be easier, quicker and cheaper to get a UK patent…
Read MoreTactics in patent enforcement: commercial ceasefires vs litigation
Apple and Google recently agreed to a ceasefire in their ongoing patent battle, with the two technology giants issuing a…
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 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…
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