It’s not often a charitable organisation hits the headlines over an Intellectual Property (IP) dispute. But recently the actor Laurence…
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Silencing the counterfeiters – are face masks their new target?
For many, whilst COVID remains an issue, wearing a face mask at some point during day-to-day life has quickly become…
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According to The United Nations the world’s population is expected to increase by two billion people in the next 30…
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Background In the recent case Merck v Merck the High Court considered issues remitted by the Court of Appeal in…
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Last year, we published an article on the role of Standards Essential Patents (SEPs) in the automotive industry. As discussed…
Read MoreThe ‘Next Normal’: why SMEs will be the first responders
The global business community is experiencing the biggest challenge since the Second World War: the COVID-19 pandemic. In a six…
Read MoreOwning it: why SMEs must invest in trade mark protection
Understanding the business drivers SMEs face and addressing their concerns is fundamental to us as Intellectual Property (IP) professionals. And…
Read MoreMaking money from innovation
When developing a new product, it can take years before it is a self-sustaining enterprise. This is a problem for…
Read MoreIntellectual Property: the lifeblood of SMEs
Much has been written about why a startup company should invest in Intellectual Property (IP), or why it is vital…
Read MoreLocally grown, globally consumed: why a PDO is an international advantage.
Under the European Union (EU) protected food name scheme, there are three types of protection marks you can apply for:…
Read MoreBrand transplants: breathing new life into business
All momentous historical events have had an impact on the way society lives and works. From a branding perspective, the…
Read MorePreparing and filing a registered design is easy, right?
Filing online at the UKIPO is easy and the official fees are low, so in principle it is a straightforward…
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