We recently communicated to you news of the Unitary Patent system and how this may affect your European Patent portfolio. It has now been confirmed that the start of operations of the Unified … [Read more...] about Middle East–based patent filers – the Unified Patent Court will open doors early 2023, are you prepared?
Good News / BAD News – September 2022
Welcome to the third edition of the “Good News / BAD News” blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good News / BAD News – September 2022
AI patentability and sufficiency: new UK guidance
The UKIPO has today published guidance on patenting artificial intelligence (AI) inventions, together with some useful example scenarios. It will be essential reading for patent specialists working on … [Read more...] about AI patentability and sufficiency: new UK guidance
UK trade secrets: Four years on
Trade secrets matter more than ever. The UK Government reports dramatic figures: theft of trade secrets costs up to 3% of GDP in developed economies and trade secrets litigation increased 14% annually … [Read more...] about UK trade secrets: Four years on
Intellectual Property Enterprise Court increases cost caps in October 2022
The Civil Procedure Rules Committee has announced the costs caps in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (“IPEC”) will increase in October 2022. The IPEC is a popular choice for … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property Enterprise Court increases cost caps in October 2022
UPC Rules of Procedure approved – 19th time’s a charm
The Administrative Committee has formally approved a version of the UPC’s Rules of Procedure (the “Rules”) during a meeting held in Luxembourg on 8 July 2022. These approved Rules will enter … [Read more...] about UPC Rules of Procedure approved – 19th time’s a charm