Under the current practice of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the suspension of a trade mark application is…
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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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Giving notice: enforcing your IP rights when an employee leaves with more than their P45
A resignation letter has been submitted. The Director, who joined the business in its infancy and has been part of…
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The current state of the EV industry
After a rocky start with several silicon valley busts, it is safe to say that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are here…
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When innovation becomes mainstream: the rise of branded EV batteries
With the scope of patentability narrowing by the day, the Intellectual Property (IP) protection companies afford their batteries will soon…
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Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent go live on 1 June 2023
Germany has today ratified the UPC Agreement meaning the go-live date for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court…
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Safeguarding creativity: the fundamental principles of IP
Intellectual Property (IP) always seems to pique media attention. In 2022, brands such as Red Bull and Zara hit the headlines…
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UK IPO announces address for service changes with immediate effect
Background The UK IPO’s approach in handling communications arising out of third-party actions filed against UK trade mark and design…
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Get ready for the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to go live: 1 June 2023
The current go-live date for the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is 1 June 2023. For…
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When M&A goes bad: overlook IP due diligence at your peril
According to a Harvard Business Review article, “Deal making is glamorous; due diligence is not”. Do you think this is…
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ECUs: the quiet automotive revolution
It’s been a revolutionary decade for the automotive industry: the period where the transition from manufacturing internal combustion engines (ICEs)…
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Marcos Kauffman joins Barker Brettell’s IP Valuation Service
Intellectual Property (IP) firm Barker Brettell has announced that Marcos Kauffman has been appointed IP Valuations Consultant to its IP…
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