What is IP? IP can be a trade mark (which is the legal name for your brand), a design (which…
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Sugar and spice and all things nice – that’s what soft drinks are made of!
The soft drinks industry levy nicknamed the ‘sugar tax’ was announced in the 2016 Budget and was a key part…
Read MoreAugust date confirmed for Cayman Islands TM Law
Following on from the overview by Sarah Lait, head of Barker Brettell’s trade mark practice, and the more in-depth discussion…
Read MoreEngineering a career in Intellectual Property
Katie Howe, double award-winning trainee patent attorney at Barker Brettell, developed a love for science and in particular physics, from…
Read MoreThe three minute guide to IP for startups
Intellectual Property (IP) can be important for any business, but for startups it can be a vital tool to help…
Read MoreUPC entry into operation set for further delay
The entry into operation of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will not occur in December 2017, the previously announced target…
Read MoreKitKat forced to remove shape TM as Appeal Court upholds HC ruling
The UK Court of Appeal (CoA) has upheld the decision of the High Court (HC) that the shape of Nestlé’s…
Read MoreCan innovation ultimately put the lid on waste?
In 2015 £12.5 billion of food waste (£470 per household) was generated in the UK, contributing to a global total…
Read MoreWhy innovation is at the root of the gardening industry’s success
It’s an industry traditionally associated with unhurried rejuvenation and relaxation, but in reality keeping ahead of trends is challenging in…
Read MoreCounterfeit trade marks spirit away company profits
The European Union Observatory on infringements of Intellectual Property rights (the Observatory) published a report in July 2016 focussing on…
Read MoreIs edible packaging the new biodegradable?
Market demand for novel clean packaging solutions is on the rise as environmental concerns increase, crude oil becomes more expensive…
Read MoreBB Comment: Thomson Reuters 2016 State of Innovation Report
Patent trends in the food, beverage and tobacco sector Patent filings in general rose in 11 of the top 12…
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