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Report highlights importance of intellectual property rights for European startups
In October 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a report...
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A Board of Appeal decision that makes fashion sense
Position trade mark registrations protect signs in the specific way that they appear on goods. A common example of such...
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Unlocking future opportunities: Barker Brettell Sweden AB welcomes key hires and expands into new premises
Barker Brettell, the Intellectual Property (IP) firm, has had an exciting year of growth in Sweden during 2023. The business...
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High Court approves AI invention as patentable
The High Court has recently issued a significant decision which could make it easier to patent AI inventions at the...
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Is the EPO pro-biotic? Protecting microbiome-friendly inventions
Purchasing habits across the Western world are evolving, and one of the major drivers of changing Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)...
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When fashion meets China: navigating IP protection for your fashion brand
In an era where fashion transcends borders, China’s contribution to the fashion industry is undeniable. As China is progressively taking...
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Brand dilution: how to protect your reputation when the competition is using underhand methods
Positive brand reputation is a hard-won process: it generates customer loyalty and ultimately impacts a company’s success. It is no...
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Abolition of the EPO ‘Ten Day Rule’ from November 1, 2023
Many communications, such as examination reports, currently issued by the European Patent Office (EPO) that set a due date for...
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G 1/22 & G 2/22 – substantial changes to assessment of priority claim validity at the EPO
The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal has published its much-awaited decision on G 1/22 and G 2/22 regarding the validity...
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The shape of things to come? UPC looks quick and patentee friendly
Since going live on 1 June 2023, the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been quick off the mark, with...
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Easy does it? Resolving trade mark infringement
In yet another David and Goliath dispute, serial licensor easyGroup has launched legal action in the UK High Court against...
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The silent epidemic: unmasking the dangers of counterfeit pharmaceuticals
In today’s globalised world, counterfeit pharmaceuticals have emerged as a silent epidemic, endangering the health and lives of millions. The...
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