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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…
Read MoreSafeguarding 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…
Read MoreUK 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…
Read MoreGet 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreWhat happens when your cosmetic method gives rise to therapeutic effects?
There are many innovations in the cosmetic sector that can be the subject of patent applications and these may be…
Read MoreAs skinimalism grows in popularity, what does this mean for your brand?
Skinimalism: the term coined to describe a growing trend where consumers choose to adopt a pared down, simple routine which…
Read MoreHas your IP protection got the memo? Eco-friendly cosmetics will be the new normal
An estimated 120 billion items of packaging are produced globally every year by the beauty industry, with only a fraction…
Read MoreMarcos 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…
Read MoreIP owners beware: unscrupulous or scam IP services are targeting you
For a number of years now, owners of different types of IP rights have been receiving unsolicited mail and invoices…
Read MoreHow do I decide whether to opt out of the Unified Patent Court?
The European Patent Office (EPO) and participating European Union countries are in the final stages of establishing the Unitary Patent…
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