Latest Intellectual Property News
I’ve started so I will finish
Brexit has happened. The United Kingdom is no longer a part of the European Union. However during 2020 we are in an Implementation Period before the full effect hits us. In 2021 I very much
Social in Seattle
This post is addressed to my professional colleagues rather than my lay clients. If you will be travelling to Seattle for the International Trademark Association (INTA) meeting are a follower of social networks, then here
Managing European Union Trademarks after Brexit
I have written a post on the SOLO blog about the various views of professional bodies for trademark agent and organisations that represent brand owners on the subject of Brexit. please read that if you
Drafting a patent claim after Actavis
On 12 July 2017 the Supreme Court issued a decision on a patent infringement case that rocked the patent profession. For many years we have written the most important part of the patent specification, the
UK Patent Fees to rise in April 2018: what you need to know
The UK IPO has published its response to the patent fee consultation launched in April 2017. They anticipate that the new fee structure to be introduced in April 2018, will result in a 10% drop
Back to EU IPO School
On 1 October 2017 the rest of the reform package for the EUTM comes into force and we can expect another futile flurry of applications to register unusual trademarks as the requirement for graphic representation
Unitary Patent: Dream On
For more years than anyone can remember, it has been recognised that patents are one of the barriers to free trade. If you have a free trade area like the European Union, surely it would
NEW Intellectual Property Minister for the UK
Jo Johnson, brother of the more famous Boris was appointed Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation in July 2016. In his list of responsibilities intellectual property is listed last, lets hope it
Classification for Brand Owners
Its very easy to file your own UK trademark application online. Just remember to check that you are on the .gov.uk web page at all times. The UK intellectual property office have gone to a