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As from 1 May 2023 the UKIPO is changing its practice on the calculation of compliance periods for divisionals.

In UKIPO post-registration matters of revocation, invalidity and rectification proceedings, if the registered proprietor of the UK designation does not have a UK address for service (UK AFS)...

British luxury fashion house Burberry has recently launched a legal action in the UK High Court against discount retail chain B&M for trade mark infringement and passing off. Burberry alleges that B&M is falsely representing goods sold under its "furberry" pet brand.

The revamped UPC Case Management System (‘CMS') is now live. The objective of the new CMS is to simplify access for users.

In a decision which has sent shockwaves across the European patent community, the CJEU has this week expanded upon the cross-border long-arm jurisdiction of the Courts of EU Member States.

We secured a favourable outcome for our client in a consolidated trade mark opposition/cancellation action before the UKIPO tribunal, and the other party then appealed the decision to the Scottish Court of Session.

In a landmark ruling the local division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Munich issued a preliminary injunction against NanoString Technologies based on European Patent 4 108 782 B...

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office has issued a landmark decision (G1/23) significantly altering the interpretation of what constitutes prior art.

The UK Intellectual Property Office (Patent Office) has provided fresh guidance on patent applications for artificial intelligence (AI) inventions...

The article outlines strategies for successfully navigating ex-parte oral proceedings at the European Patent Office, emphasizing preparation, engagement with examiners, forward planning for appeals, and alternative filing options.

The UK Patents Court has confirmed that manufacturers using the SPC manufacturing waiver can notify without overseas marketing authorisation (MA) numbers, provided updates follow when available.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling that fundamentally reshapes how internet service providers can defend against infringement claims in Europe. The decision establishes strict new parameters around the "hosting defence," particularly concerning platforms that use algorithms to curate, rank, or recommend user-generated content. This judgment introduces significant uncertainty for e-commerce marketplaces, social media platforms, and other intermediaries that rely on automa

Did you know that many disputes in relation to trade secrets are between an employer and a former employee?

When facing an unfavorable decision from the Examining Division, responding strategically during oral proceedings and preserving all claim requests can enhance appeal prospects, where an independent Board reviews the examiner's judgment.

Fintech, or software that provides or is linked to the provision of financial services, is big business.

Durham University, known for its rich academic past and historical architecture, is host to one of the most prestigious university charity events...

Norwegian companies actively developing ground-breaking new technologies to meet the world's growing demand for more sustainable foods and more environmentally...

An EPO opposition is an administrative, first‑instance process in which the Opposition Division takes a fresh look at a granted patent...