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From 1 April 2024, most official fees are rising at the European Patent Office. For the most part, these are…

Aldi has, once again, successfully defended a trade mark infringement and passing off action for one of its “copycat” products….

It’s a bold statement, but according to Statista, the global sports sponsorship market was estimated to be worth over US$97…

In October 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a report…

The High Court has recently issued a significant decision which could make it easier to patent AI inventions at the…

In an era where fashion transcends borders, China’s contribution to the fashion industry is undeniable. As China is progressively taking…

Positive brand reputation is a hard-won process: it generates customer loyalty and ultimately impacts a company’s success. It is no…

Many communications, such as examination reports, currently issued by the European Patent Office (EPO) that set a due date for…

The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal has published its much-awaited decision on G 1/22 and G 2/22 regarding the validity…

Since going live on 1 June 2023, the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been quick off the mark, with…

In today’s globalised world, counterfeit pharmaceuticals have emerged as a silent epidemic, endangering the health and lives of millions. The…

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) is the first national intellectual property office to upgrade its in-house search facilities…