ArticleBrexit Update - Trade Marks And DesignsFollowing the UK Parliament's recent rejection of the Prime Minister's draft Withdrawal Agreement, the uncertainty over Brexit continues.European UnionIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleGerman Constitutional Challenge Against UPCA To Be Decided In 2019?Once again, the German Federal Constitutional Court has listed the "Constitutional Complaint" against German ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement on the cases to be decided for the coming year.United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorDehns
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ArticleApple And Qualcomm End Smartphone Litigation With Surprise SettlementIn a surprise development, Apple and Qualcomm have settled their billion dollar smartphone litigation cases worldwide. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleBrexit Update - January 2020So far this year, ‘Meghxit' and the crisis in Iran have pushed Brexit firmly down the list of top news stories in the UK. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleChanges To Canadian Trade Mark Law - Timing Is MoneyAs anyone who has sought trade mark protection in Canada will know, the process can be significantly more laborious and time consuming than in many other jurisdictions.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleEssential Information On ConfidentialityAnybody to whom you disclose your invention must agree in advance that it is confidential and that the information will not be used by them or passed on.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticlePatent Challenges In The Pharma IndustryIt was great to share pharmaceutical patenting insights with the panel and our audience at the "Patent Challenges in the Pharma Industry"United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleThe IP Podcast (Ep: 15) - Life As A Patent AttorneyIf you're thinking about a career as a patent attorney, and want to know more about the profession, then this podcast is for you. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
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ArticleThe IP Podcast (Ep:11) - Patent Infringement (Part 1)In this episode we look at what happens if someone accuses you of infringing their patent: United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleThe IP Podcast (Ep.3): Who Owns What? (Video)This episode of "The IP Podcast" looks at the actual ownership of an invention and who can claim the associated intellectual property rights, as it might not always be as straightforward as it seems.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
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ArticleThe IP Podcast – Season 2 Ep. 3: The UPC (Part 2)In the second episode of The IP Podcast's UPC special, Dehns Partner Mark Bell discusses what factors people need to consider when deciding...United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleUK Formally Withdraws From Unified Patent CourtToday, the United Kingdom has formally withdrawn from the Unified Patent Court (UPC) system.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleUK Intellectual Property Office Makes Declaration Of A Period Of Intrerrupted DaysThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has declared 24 March 2020 and subsequent days until further notice to be interrupted days. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleUnitary Patent System Back On Track?The European Commission has called on EU member states to rapidly roll out the long proposed unitary patent system. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleWebinar: Supplementary Protection Certificates - Part 1Hosted by Chris Goddard on 25 June 2020, this webinar is the first in a two part series covering Supplementary Protection Certificates.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyDehns
ArticleEPO Oppositions Oral Proceedings By Video Conference Will Become Mandatory From 4 January 2021In order to clear the backlog of cancelled/postponed opposition hearings due to COVID19, the EPO has issued a Decision that from 4 January 2021 until at least 15 Sept 2021 any opposition OPs...United KingdomStrategyDehns
ArticleFUJIFILM – A Remarkable Technological TransformationAt a time when everyone is understandably rather nervous about the future, especially for society's most vulnerable groups, it's always good to highlight positive news storiesUnited KingdomTechnologyDehns