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Industrial Application: Human Genome v Eli Lilly
The new UK Supreme Court has made its first decision in a patent case. Human Genome Sciences (HGS) applied for patent EP0939894 (‘the patent’) in 1996. The patent in question identified a gene sequence coding for a human protein named neutrokine-α, along with the tissue distribution, expression information and antibodies… -
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Scope of Mental Act Exclusion Clarified and Reduced
In a recent case, Halliburton 2011, the UK Courts have significantly clarified (and reduced) the scope of the mental act exclusion in UK patent law. -
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Adidas v Fitness World
Adidas are the owners of the well known three stripe trade mark. Fitnessworld market fitness clothing, some of which bears a double stripe motif. Adidas sued Fitnessworld for trade mark infringement in the Netherlands claiming that their use of two stripes would cause confusion and, that such use took an… -
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CTM Official Fee Reduction
We are pleased to advise clients that OHIM have announced a 40% reduction in their official fees, to take effect from 1 May 2009. -
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What is a Trade Mark?
A trade mark is any sign used by a business to distinguish their goods or services from those of their competitors. Typically, a trade mark may consist of a word or device (logo), although more unusual signs such as sounds, smells, gestures, colours or slogans can also function as trade… -
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How to Challenge a .co.uk Domain Name
A domain name that has been registered using a .co.uk domain that is identical or similar to an existing prior right can be challenged by way of a domain name dispute resolution action. If successful, the domain name will either be transferred or removed from the Domain Name Register. -
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Trade Mark Application Procedure and Timescales
To qualify as a trade mark, your chosen sign (whether it be a word, logo, colour, slogan or whatever) must be sufficiently distinctive to distinguish the goods and services that you offer from those of your competitors. -
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Claiming Seniority in a Community Trade Mark (CTM)
Seniority should not be confused with priority. -
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Registered Trade Mark Protection v Common Law Rights
What are the benefits of registered trade mark protection versus common law rights? -
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Post Trade Mark Registration Considerations
Trade marks are due for renewal every 10 years following registration and are subject to the payment of a renewal fee. Once a mark is registered it can be renewed indefinitely. There is a six-month grace period from the expiry date of the registration with the payment of a late…
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