When developing technology that may lead to patentable inventions, it is always a good idea to work out what to…
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Äntligen en ny patentlag!
Redan hösten 2012 påbörjades arbetet med att utarbeta en ny patentlag för Sverige. Patentlagsutredningens betänkande lämnades över till regeringen våren…
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What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot really
Lucy Walker, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and Partner at intellectual property experts Barker Brettell, agrees that trading under your name…
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IP Funding schemes return to support innovative SMEs
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has just released details of the updated funding programme directed to supporting SMEs during…
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Late filed requests – how many auxiliary requests must we file?
When the current version of the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal came into force in 2020, it…
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Do you have a valid Address for Service (AFS) against your UK trade marks?
As a result of ongoing discussions with the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) on the subject of Address…
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Shake, shake, shake: Taylor Swift’s masterclass in rebranding
Taylor Swift is not only a singer, songwriter, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist; she’s also a storyteller, marketer, branding and rebranding…
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Has Steamboat Willie run out of steam?
As the clock struck midnight and 2023 came to a close, so too did the copyright protection afforded to the…
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Brand dilution: how to protect your reputation when the competition is using underhand methods
Positive brand reputation is a hard-won process: it generates customer loyalty and ultimately impacts a company’s success. It is no…
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Who should own the IP in work generated by AI?
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the power of AI has been at the forefront of many peoples’…
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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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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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