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
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 into … [Read more...] about UPC Rules of Procedure approved – 19th time’s a charm
My brand protection secondment at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Our secondees at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have taken on a number of different roles, and in this latest blog we hear from Kate Hawkins, senior associate in the IP team, who took on the … [Read more...] about My brand protection secondment at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?
The UK Government has reported overwhelming support for the creation a new independent body – the Road Safety Investigation Branch – "to learn lessons from road incidents, including those involving … [Read more...] about Investigating self-driving safety – what about IP?