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Rules on UPC representation confirmed
Following the inaugural meeting of the Unified Patent Court's Administrative Committee on 22 February 2022, the approved Rules on the European Patent Litigation Certificate and Other Qualifications allowing European Patent Attorneys to represent clients in the UPC have now been published. These rules confirm the routes by which European Patent… -
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European patents and the shake-up of the automotive industry - assessing inventive step
The automotive industry is arguably going through the biggest transition in its history. One reason is the ongoing development of self-driving vehicles. Another reason is the phasing out of the internal combustion engine (ICE) in favour of hybrid and electric vehicles. Whilst some well-established automotive companies such as Toyota have… -
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Keeping IP fit - patent strategies for the connected home gym
After the start of 2022, many of us will have committed to exercising more. For some this will mean signing up for a monthly gym membership that we use regularly for a couple of months and then rarely use again (cancelling it again in November). For others though this will… -
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AI & IP consultation - focus on patents
In view of the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fields of research as diverse as drug discovery and automotive design, a consideration of inventorship issues arising from this use is warranted; and the UKIPO is currently undertaking a consultation focusing on potential changes to copyright and patent law.… -
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Countdown to the UPC: as launch preparations begin we answer your opt-out questions
Following news on the 18 January 2022 that Austria has deposited the instrument of ratification for the Protocol to the Agreement of a Unified Patent Court, the UPC Preparatory Committee has announced the commencement of the UPC Provisional Application Period (PAP). The UPC provisional application period allows for completion of… -
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Can we finally advance? CJEU asked once again to consider SPC eligibility of patents for combination products
The Irish Supreme Court has referred a number of questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on issues relating to the eligibility of combination medicinal products for protection by supplementary protection certificates (SPCs). The referral has the potential to decide Europe-wide litigation on a combination product… -
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Please, sir, I want some moreUK design registration - what to do when 12 views is not enough
In the context of obtaining registered design protection in the UK, this is often achieved through the use of the UK’s web-filing system, which allows multiple UK designs to be pursued in a single filing, very cost effectively. In that respect, the official fees for a single UK design pursued… -
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The shape of originality: Ed Sheeran appears in the UK High Court
The Rolls Building in central London, which is the primary court building for matters concerning IP in the UK, has had its share of celebrities walk through its doors since it opened in 2011, but few have attracted as much attention as Ed Sheeran did, when he appeared over two… -
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The (urban) bubble bursts No likelihood of confusion despite evidence of confusion
In a recent IPEC decision, Judge Hacon found that the sign URBAN EVOLUTION is not sufficiently similar to the URBANBUBBLE mark to give rise to trade mark infringement or passing off in respect of identical property and real estate management services. The evidence of confusion relied on was not caused… -
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Certification marks: Manuka not sweet enough for registration
The Manuka Honey Appellation Society (applicant) was the owner of a pending certification mark for MANUKA HONEY in respect of goods in class 30, claiming priority from a New Zealand certification mark.
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