On 27 October 2021, the first of the three treaties underpinning the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and unitary patent (UP) system comes into force. It is the 'Protocol on Privileges and Immunities of … [Read more...] about The Unified Patent Court’s Protocol on Privileges and Immunities comes into force
Who controls your opt-out?
The impact of the UPC on existing and future commercial arrangements As the commencement of the Unified Patents Court looms larger, we are turning our thoughts to some of the really practical … [Read more...] about Who controls your opt-out?
Give support to your favourite judges for the UPC
JUVE-patent is carrying out a survey on which judges you would want to serve as UPC judiciary. Although not specified on the survey, we have heard reports that the deadline is Friday. Who knows … [Read more...] about Give support to your favourite judges for the UPC
AI Assurance
"AI assurance" describes methods to assess and potentially certify AI systems. These methods may aim to measure or more loosely evaluate an AI system's performance, such as lack of bias, transparency, … [Read more...] about AI Assurance
One more UPC Signatory State to ratify the PAP Protocol
In our last post on this topic we reported that Slovenia had ratified the Unified Patents Court Agreement, bringing the whole process slightly closer. It is now clear that Germany has completed the … [Read more...] about One more UPC Signatory State to ratify the PAP Protocol
Protective over purple: Can you trade mark a colour?
Brand protection is a curious business at times. Never more so than in the world of chocolate. It is a world in which particular identifying features of the packaging or product are, in the eyes of … [Read more...] about Protective over purple: Can you trade mark a colour?