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Disclosing an invention before filing a patent application: why a non-disclosure agreement in Germany is not enough
For start-ups, there is often a need to communicate an invention to potential business partners before a corresponding patent application is filed. Most applicants are aware that only new subject matter is patentable and therefore will require the execution of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before the invention is communicated. However,… -
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EU design system: proposed reforms to EU design registrations
In what is welcome news, the European Commission has put forward a number of beneficial proposals for reforming the design registration landscape within the EU. This follows some consultations undertaken over the past couple of years. -
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Good news from the USPTO: reduction in official fees for smaller-sized applicants
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that the small and micro entity status discounts for utility patents, design patents and plant patents have been increased from 50% and 75%, to 60% and 80% respectively, with immediate effect. -
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UP & UPC: Major milestones remain unchanged
Despite the postponement of the UPC Sunrise Period to 01 March 2023, all other major milestones of the official UPC roadmap remain unchanged. -
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UKIPO scraps plans to extend the text and data mining exception for copyright and database rights
The UKIPO’s planned extension to the text and data mining exception for copyright and the sui generis database right to cover "any purpose" has been cancelled. -
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Germany ratifies! UPCA to enter into force on 01 June 2023
Today, 17 February 2023, the German government deposited its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) with the Council of the European Union (EU). The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will therefore start on 01 June 2023. -
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The sunrise period of the Unified Patent Court has launched
At 08:00 GMT / 09:00 CET today, 01 March 2023, the sunrise period of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has launched, three months before the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) enters into force. -
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VETEMENTS v VTMNS: a flagrant attempt to misappropriate a brand and the cat walk
This transnational bad faith case concerned an attempt to legitimise infringing use in China, in proceedings before the UKIPO. -
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UKIPO practice changes: important cost and process changes now in effect
So far in 2023 the UKIPO has issued two practice notices regarding changes to tribunal practice for trade marks, patents, and design rights. -
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Aromatic botanicals: the pitfalls of choosing a company name
In the United Kingdom, as is the case elsewhere around the world, business owners are reminded to ensure that any new name they choose for their company should not infringe trade marks owned by third parties.
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