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Unified Patent Court protective letters
D Young & Co’s European patent attorneys, registered representatives before the UPC, continue to expand their experience and practice before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). We have recently filed an application to register a "protective letter" at the UPC. Protective letters are an aspect under Rule 207 of the UPC… -
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G 2/21: patent plausibility, technical effect, inventive step and AI inventions
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed at a very rapid pace over the last decade. AI inventions are now having a significant impact across all areas of technology. Indeed, there is great excitement and anticipation concerning the role AI will play in the coming decade. -
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Bulls bounce back: mixed success in Pizza Texas Bulls appeal
The UK High Court has found that a hearing officer made an error of law in invalidation proceedings brought by the National Basketball Association (NBA). -
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VETSURE or PETSURE? A pet insurance providers' dogfight
In a recent ruling by the UK High Court involving the pet insurance brands VETSURE and PETSURE, deputy judge Mr Ian Karet highlighted the narrow scope of protection for descriptive trade marks in competitive business sectors, such as the insurance industry, and the pivotal role of consumer perception in the… -
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Closely connected How close is too close?
In a preliminary ruling the Court of Justice (CJEU) provided further guidance on “close connection” under Art. 8(1) of the Brussels I bis Regulation (Regulation No 1215/2012), and found an exclusive distribution agreement between the defendants to be sufficient. -
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Not an easy win: easyGroup loses infringement claim and EASYOFFICE trade marks
A legal battle spanning two decades reaches an end, as the Court of Appeal issues its decision on whether the use of EASY OFFICES infringed easyGroup’s registered rights in EASYOFFICE. -
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The (EU) metaverse: trade mark protection and enforcement
The metaverse is a rapidly evolving space, and with it comes new challenges for trade mark protection and enforcement. In the real world trade marks protect brands by preventing others from using confusingly similar signs for similar goods or services. -
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UPC: Milan Central Division and Irish Referendum
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has a Court of First Instance which is divided into Local, Regional and Central divisions, a Court of Appeal, a Registry and an Arbitration and Mediation Centre. The Local and Regional Divisions primarily have competence for infringement actions, with or without revocation counterclaims, whilst the… -
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European Parliament proposes ban on patenting of gene edited plants and relaxation of strict GMO regulation of NGT plants
On 07 February 2024, the European Parliament voted in support of a full ban on patents for all plants produced by new genomic techniques (NGT), plant material, parts thereof, genetic information and process features they contain. The European Commission’s (EC’s) initial regulatory proposal on the marketing of NGT plants, published… -
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4th amendment to the Chinese Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law: implications for foreign applicants
The Chinese State Council issued the 4th amendment of the Chinese Implementing Amended Regulations of the Patent Law (Amended Regulations) on 21 December 2023.
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