Barker Brettell, the Birmingham-headquartered intellectual property (IP) specialist, has announced that Yvonne Johnson has been elected as the firm’s new…
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Quantum computing: super charging innovation
Quantum computing (QC) is a rapidly growing technology which leverages the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that are…
Read MoreThe Midlands’ mission to help reach the UK’s net-zero energy target
Net-zero targets; emission goals; minimising carbon footprint: these buzzwords are part and parcel of modern society’s narrative. Everyone is talking…
Read MoreDo you have a European Patent Application?
Beat the renewal fees hike on European Patents Application Hundreds of dollars to be saved on third and fourth year…
Read MoreIs your UK trade mark one of the 500,000 UK trade marks still without a UK address?
On 1 January 2024, the UKIPO changed its rules surrounding the requirement of an address for service in the UK,…
Read MoreA greener future for the aviation sector
It may come as a surprise to some that, despite attracting attention in action against climate change, according to the…
Read MoreOpening IP protection to micro-entities – EPO announces significant fee reductions
From 1 April 2024, most official fees are rising at the European Patent Office. For the most part, these are…
Read MoreInnovative brands face more clouds on the legal horizon, as Aldi leaves Thatchers with a bitter taste
Aldi has, once again, successfully defended a trade mark infringement and passing off action for one of its “copycat” products….
Read MoreSports sponsorship: a $97 billion industry powered by trade marks
It’s a bold statement, but according to Statista, the global sports sponsorship market was estimated to be worth over US$97…
Read MoreReport highlights importance of intellectual property rights for European startups
In October 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) together with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a report…
Read MoreHigh Court approves AI invention as patentable
The High Court has recently issued a significant decision which could make it easier to patent AI inventions at the…
Read MoreWhen fashion meets China: navigating IP protection for your fashion brand
In an era where fashion transcends borders, China’s contribution to the fashion industry is undeniable. As China is progressively taking…
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