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The rise of techbio and its IP needs: IP strategies for data-driven innovation
In this article we will consider the way the techbio sector is developing and the strategies for protecting arising intellectual property, which may differ from strategies used in the traditional biotechnology and technology sectors. -
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Reduction in official fees for USA design patent protection via the Hague system
A reduction in official fees has been announced for design patent protection sought in the USA, which is obtained via the international Hague design registration system, which is operated by WIPO in Geneva. This follows our earlier article which outlined a similar reduction in official fees at the USPTO for… -
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Change to compliance periods for UK divisional applications
On 01 May 2023 the UKIPO will be changing its practice regarding the compliance period according to divisional application. -
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EU and UK design registrations: take caution in showing earlier trade marks as part of the protection!
One of the most common mechanisms for proceeding with invalidating an EU (or UK) design registration is to assert that the registration lacks novelty or individual character over an earlier public disclosure which predates it. This is using Article 25(1)(b) CDR in the context of EU design registrations, or s11ZA(1)… -
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Three pitfalls when obtaining UK or EU design registration and tips to avoid them
With respect to both UK and EU design registration protection, one of their primary benefits is that they can provide fast and cost effective protection, particularly where multiple designs are pursued in a single UK or EU registered design application. -
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Peppa Pig v Wolfoo: IP dispute gets territorial
The UK was found to be the target after the High Court clarified the jurisdiction in a dispute involving internet platforms. The owners of Peppa Pig succeeded in keeping their IP infringement claim in the UK courts after the creators of Wolfoo failed to convince the High Court that Vietnam… -
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Sweet defeat for Lindt: Appointed person dismisses appeal in Teddy v Teddylicious dispute
The appointed person has upheld a decision made by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) in rejecting an opposition made by Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG (Lindt) against a UK trade mark application for the figurative mark TEDDYLICIOUS in relation to chocolate desserts, cakes, and related retail and wholesale services… -
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Hecht Pharma v EUIPO: General Court offers guidance on genuine use of pharmaceutical products
In this decision the General Court clarified multiple aspects of genuine use of trade marks for pharmaceutical products. Gufic BioSciences Ltd (Gufic) is an Indian pharmaceutical company specialising in ayurvedic medicines. Gufic owns European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) number. 008613044 “Gufic” in classes 3, 5 and 29, which was filed… -
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Umbr-no: UK High Court finds Dream Pairs logo does not infringe Umbro trade marks
Umbro’s claim the Dream Pairs logo infringed its trade marks has failed on the basis of lack of similarity of the signs. In the High Court proceedings, Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL (Umbro) claimed that the Dream Pairs logo was an infringement of two of its registered trade marks (shown below). -
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GOURMET & INSIDE: General Court sets out requirements for evidence of genuine use
Two General Court decisions, Sympatex Technologies v EUIPO (INSIDE) and Transgourmet Ibérica SAU v EUIPO (GOURMET), provide clarification regarding the requirements for evidence of use.
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