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Unified Patent Court Opt-Out Procedure

From full entry into force of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) on 1 June 2023, during an initial transitional period, the UPC and the national courts of the UPC-ratified countries&nb...

WIPO Looks to Agree New Design Law Treaty

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has announced that it will hold a diplomatic conference with the aim of agreeing a new Design Law Treaty (DLT) that should harmonize and streamline ...

Prospective Start Date for Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent

During September there were whispers of a possible date on which the Unified Patent Court (UPC) would start full operation, which would also bring the Unitary Patent (UP) system into effect.  Onl...

Key Tips for Maximising the Value of Your Patent Portfolio

Two processes that are key to maximising the value of your patent portfolio are: • Reviewing existing patents and patent applications with respect to current and future business needs• Evaluating ...

Picking Up Speed: The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent

The introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the parallel Unitary Patent (UP) will be one of the biggest changes to European IP rights in decades.  The start of full operation of the UP...

Final Rules of Procedure and Fees of The Unified Patent Court

Europe’s new Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) are coming.  In the majority of EU countries, the UP will offer innovative companies and individuals the ability to protect their...

From London to Milan? The Unified Patent Court’s Journey

The introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will be part of the biggest shake up in European IP rights in decades. A new patent right, the Unitary Patent (UP), will be introduced which will all...

Cybersecurity

European and UK patent law concerning the patentability of inventions in the cybersecurity sector is full of nuances.  In order to have a good prospect of obtaining a granted patent in this secto...

Sustainable Food & Drink: Leveraging IP to Gain a Commercial Edge: Part One – Registered Trade Marks and Designs

Consumers are increasingly aware of how their use of food and drink products might be negatively impacting our planet which, in turn, puts pressure on companies to be sustainable.  At the same ti...

Patent Law & Practice at a Glance

We regularly review changes to patent law and practice at the UK-IPO, EPO and in other jurisdictions so that we can keep abreast of the latest developments.  Please feel free to contact your usua...