by Alex Bajjon | Jul 1, 2018 | Briefings, UK
In Jushi v OCV, Jushi Group Co., Ltd applied to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court to revoke European Patent 1831118 in the name of OCV Intellectual Capital LLC. Jushi alleged that the patent lacked novelty and was obvious over US Patent Application No....
by Dr Andrew Clements | Jun 1, 2018 | Briefings, UK
Introduction SPCs are national rights provided for by EU regulations. The European Commission published a proposal for a new Regulation on 28 May 2018 to amend Regulation (EC) No469/2009 concerning the SPC for medicinal products. Further details of the proposal can be...
by Alex Bajjon | Jun 1, 2018 | Briefings, EPO
In this case, an opposition was filed against European Patent No. 2177045 (in the name of Freebit AS) by the patent attorney firm, Santarelli SA. At first instance, the Opposition Division held that the claims of the patent were new, inventive and sufficient and...
by Alex Bajjon | Apr 1, 2018 | Briefings, Trademarks
Introduction Trade marks may be protected by registration at national or regional (such as at the EU) trade mark offices. Registered trade marks provide the holder the right to exclude others from using the same or a similar trade marks for the same or similar...
by Carolyn Haywood | Mar 1, 2018 | Briefings, UK
Reassuringly, the draft Withdrawal Agreement explicitly addresses Intellectual Property and pleasingly confirms that the European Union is prepared to agree to continuous protection in the UK, by way of a corresponding UK right, for owners of an EU trade mark or a...
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