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Case Analysis : Court of Justice affirms EUIPO approach to priority (EUIPO v The KaiKai Company)

The Court of Justice ruled that a Community design application may claim priority from an international application filed under the PCT only if the subject of the international application in question...

Bite-Sized Tech: Do smart mouthguards mark the start of a sports safety revolution?

In the 2024 Men’s Six Nations match between Scotland and France, the Scotland hooker George Turner was taken off the field in the first half for a head injury assessment (HIA). The reason? An alert ...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UKIPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments. Please feel free to contact your usual GJE c...

Milan confirmed as UPC Central Division Seat by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Last week, on 26 January 2024, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that the UPC Headquarters Agreement has now been signed between Italy and the Unified Pat...

Trade Mark Law & Practice at a Glance

UKIPO, EUIPO & other jurisdictions We regularly review changes to trade mark law and practice at the UKIPO, EUIPO and in other jurisdictions. Please feel free to contact your usual GJE contact if ...

Expansion of the Unified Patent Court

It has been announced by the Irish Government that a referendum on Ireland becoming a full member of the UPC is being considered for mid-2024.  This would expand the jurisdiction of the Unified P...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UKIPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments. Please feel free to contact your usual GJE c...

Trade Mark Law & Practice at a Glance

UKIPO, EUIPO & other jurisdictions We regularly review changes to trade mark law and practice at the UKIPO, EUIPO and in other jurisdictions.  Please feel free to contact your usual GJE conta...

G 1/22 and G 2/22: EPO Publishes Decision on Priority Entitlement

The EPO have published the eagerly anticipated G1/22 and G2/22 decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal, providing guidance on the assessment of priority claims at the EPO....

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UKIPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments. Please feel free to contact your usual GJE c...