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G 1/23 – See no evil: can the skilled person turn a blind eye to prior art they have in their hand?

G 1/23 – See no evil: can the skilled person turn a blind eye to prior art they have in their hand?

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How do I decide whether to opt out of the Unified Patent Court?

How do I decide whether to opt out of the Unified Patent Court?

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Charging towards a graphene-powered future

Charging towards a graphene-powered future

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Why are SMEs failing to fully take advantage of Patent Box tax breaks?

Why are SMEs failing to fully take advantage of Patent Box tax breaks?

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BREAKING: SkyKick v Sky – UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) practice update

BREAKING: SkyKick v Sky – UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) practice update

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Decision on G1/24 – The description and drawings should always be referred to when interpreting claims

Decision on G1/24 – The description and drawings should always be referred to when interpreting claims

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Adidas thought three was a magic number; they were in ‘four’ a shock

Adidas thought three was a magic number; they were in ‘four’ a shock

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Coachella forces Ian “H” Watkins to ‘Step’ down in Cowchella trade mark dispute

Coachella forces Ian “H” Watkins to ‘Step’ down in Cowchella trade mark dispute

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Are bands missing a beat by focusing on copyright and overlooking trade marks?

Are bands missing a beat by focusing on copyright and overlooking trade marks?

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Are we right to be cautious of intellectual property advice generated by AI chat tools?

Are we right to be cautious of intellectual property advice generated by AI chat tools?

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China sets new record for European filings over the past year

China sets new record for European filings over the past year

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EPO Patent Index 2024: Computing & Software takes the lead 

EPO Patent Index 2024: Computing & Software takes the lead 

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