by George Schlich | May 1, 2015 | EPO
Background Applicants wishing to obtain patent protection in more than one country have various options for doing so. One strategy is to file a first application at, say, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) or the European Patent Office (EPO), and then file a...
by Alex Bajjon | May 1, 2015 | EPO, UPC
Introduction The Court costs for the Unified Patent Court seem significantly higher than those of the UK High Court, with the cost for actions for infringement at €11,000 and revocation actions (including counterclaims) at €20,000. In addition to this, for claims with...
by David Eyre | May 1, 2015 | Briefings
Developments in the media across the world mean that recognition of a trade mark is ever easier. However, the Supreme Court has considered whether gaining such a reputation is the same as gaining goodwill in a trade mark. Goodwill is the quality attached to a trade...
by David Eyre | Mar 1, 2015 | Briefings
WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH 2015 FROM 5.15PM Where does Europe stand on the patentability of huESCs? Can this be influenced for a broader scope of protection in support of innovative technology and future life changing therapies. You are invited to participate in an open,...
by David Eyre | Mar 1, 2015 | Briefings
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is run by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and provides a practical and efficient business solution for registering designs in over 64 territories. Furthermore, one single...
by Juliette Boynton | Mar 1, 2015 | Trademarks
Another revision is currently underway and further updated Guidelines are expected to be issued in the second half of 2015. The format and structure of the Guidelines has been updated to make it clearer, and the case-law section has been updated. A number of errors...
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