The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has recently announced the launch of its new ‘One IPO Search’ tool to…

The beginning of the end? Practice at the European Patent Office (EPO) currently requires that, before an application is granted,…

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has just released details of the updated funding programme directed to supporting SMEs during…

Abstract Shortly after celebrating its one-year anniversary, things look to be very much in full swing for the Unitary Patent…

Registered Designs are an effective way to get some IP protection in place, particularly in cases where the bar for…

In many jurisdictions (most notably the U.S.), multiple dependency of claims is not allowed. It is therefore common to have…

When the current version of the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal came into force in 2020, it…

As material optimisation is sought to improve peak battery performance, innovation within battery technology is vital. Such innovation is driven…

As a result of ongoing discussions with the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) on the subject of Address…

Barker Brettell, the Birmingham-headquartered intellectual property (IP) specialist, has announced that Yvonne Johnson has been elected as the firm’s new…

Beat the renewal fees hike on European Patents Application Hundreds of dollars to be saved on third and fourth year…

In today’s globalised world, counterfeit pharmaceuticals have emerged as a silent epidemic, endangering the health and lives of millions. The…