Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic there have been remarkable research and innovation efforts to fight the SARS-COV-2 virus….
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Address for Service for Intellectual Property Rights
When the UK left the EU with effect from 1 January 2021, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) set…
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Unravelling the mysteries of motor neurone disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to the death…
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Conscious uncomplicating? Is the end to ‘backup’ trade mark filings in China in sight?
Under the current practice of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the suspension of a trade mark application is…
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The exponential rise in counterfeit goods
With an estimated 4.48 billion social media users worldwide, it is unsurprising that counterfeiters, and those promoting counterfeit goods, have…
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Do safety regulations inhibit innovation in the aerospace sector?
Reading this headline, you might think that safety inhibiting innovation isn’t a bad thing. Stockton Rush, founder of OceanGate® Expeditions…
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Who should own the IP in work generated by AI?
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the power of AI has been at the forefront of many peoples’…
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Under the influence? Protecting your brand on social media platforms
Influencer culture is prevalent across all social media platforms, offering a relatively new and powerful marketing channel for brands. It’s…
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Energy giants advance investment to accelerate clean energy solutions
According to the IEA report ‘Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations in Net Zero Transitions’, oil and gas operations account…
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Drone sector patents take off as innovation accelerates
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) is a rapidly growing sub-sector within the aerospace industry. UAS are formed of one or more…
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Barker Brettell ready to lead client representation at the UPC after confirmation that English will be a language option
With the Unified Patent Court (UPC) having opened its doors on 1 June 2023, heralding a new era for patent…
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The sky is the limit for aerospace IP
Historically, the aerospace sector has been a major player in the world of Intellectual Property (IP). While technology and consumer…
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