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IP & Brexit guidance

Our latest guidance relating to intellectual property rights after Brexit.

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We can help with all your IP needs – from patents, trade marks and designs to litigation, licensing and strategy. We offer a cost-effective, streamlined service to our clients, under one roof.

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Clients looking for legal, technical and procedural excellence will find it in spades here.
IAM Patent 1000
They are exceptionally effective and will surpass your expectations.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
They do not rest on their laurels, but are always looking at ways to improve the service they provide.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
2019 UK Trademark Attorney Firm of the Year - Global IP Awards.
World Trademark Review & IAM Patent
One of the best and biggest firms in Europe.
Chambers
If you have an IP matter in the UK and are looking for a firm that can deliver great results at a reasonable price, we strongly recommend D Young & Co.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Reliably outstanding performance.
World Trademark Review 1000
Bold advocacy in support of our company's interests, with a finely honed sense of what is achievable in the real world.
World Trademark Review 1000
With offices in London, Southampton and Munich, D Young & Co has its finger very much on the pulse of mainstream European patent prosecution.
IAM Patent 1000
Unfailingly responsive, thorough, creative and prompt.
Legal 500
One of the very best in the market, employing some of the most impressive practitioners and involved in some of the most interesting work.
IP Stars (Managing IP)
Meet the team
From our IP Knowledge Bank

EPO rejects AI inventor patent applications

14 February 2020
Many readers will be aware that the European Patent Office’s most recent Guidelines for Examination contain specific sections on machine…
Harry Ventress
Harry Ventress
Technical Assistant
EPO rejects AI inventor patent applications

Is the fog finally clearing? Truvada SPC invalidation confirmed by Court of Appeal

14 February 2020
The UK Court of Appeal recently dismissed Gilead Sciences’ appeal of the Patents Court’s decision to invalidate the SPC for…
Garreth Duncan
Garreth Duncan
Partner, Patent Attorney
Is the fog finally clearing? Truvada SPC invalidation confirmed by Court of Appeal

Broad Institute CRISPR patent appeal: revocation upheld for lack of priority

14 February 2020
The EPO recently reported that the Board of Appeal dismissed the Broad Institute’s appeal against revocation of one of its…
Laura Jennings
Laura Jennings
Patent Attorney
Broad Institute CRISPR patent appeal: revocation upheld for lack of priority

Post Brexit intellectual property rights

13 December 2019
D Young & Co is prepared for any changes that Brexit may bring. We have offices in the UK and…
Post Brexit intellectual property rights

Sky v SkyKick

31 January 2020
The CJEU has handed down its judgment in the eagerly anticipated Sky v SkyKick case.
Flora Cook Matthew Dick
Flora Cook & Matthew Dick
Senior Associate, Trade Mark Attorney, Partner, Solicitor
Sky v SkyKick
Newsletters
Patent <br>Newsletter<br> No.75 Feb 14, 2020
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No.75 Feb 14, 2020
Trade Mark <br>Newsletter<br> No.108 Jan 07, 2020
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No.108 Jan 07, 2020
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Top tier for WTR 1000: "the gold standard for foreign counsel"

14 February 2020
WTR1000 has again ranked D Young & Co as a top tier (Gold) firm for UK trade mark attorney services.
Top tier for WTR 1000: "the gold standard for foreign counsel"
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D Young & Co shortlisted for five UK Managing IP Global Awards

31 January 2020
We are delighted to report that we have been shortlisted for five UK intellectual property awards in the Managing IP…
D Young & Co shortlisted for five UK Managing IP Global Awards
Events
Website Event Litigation Webinars

European patent prosecution & litigation webinars
Now available on demand
Webinars
European patent prosecution & litigation webinars
Website Event Webinar Mar2019

IP after Brexit: A practical guide to UK & EU trade mark and design practice
On demand
Webinar
IP after Brexit: A practical guide to UK & EU trade mark and design practice
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MARQUES Spring Meeting
5-6 March 2020
Frankfurt, Germany
MARQUES Spring Meeting

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