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Do I have to identify the designer?
It is possible to waive the name of the designer when filing a European Community Design, but you should be sure that you have the rights to the design
Obtaining a patent can be fairly costly, and for SMEs, this cost can make a big difference when applying for patent protection. However, the 2011 Budget has announced that it will be introducing a significant increase in tax relief for...
The UK Patent Office (UK IPO) has introduced a fast tracking process for UK patent applications which relate to ‘green’ or environmentally friendly technology. If this is requested, then publication of the application will take place after about...
This article considers the circumstances that may give rise to the need to file a divisional patent application, together with the requirements for getting such an application on file. Before delving into the detail, we start by first...
It is beneficial to consider patent protection in Hong Kong, since it is a major port for export to the West. Hong Kong has a patent registration system which effectively allows extension of a patent application and then a granted...
Katie Oliver, Head of Trademarks and Robert Games, Managing Partner, attended the 132nd Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in Boston, US in May 2010. This was an invaluable opportunity to meet and share ideas with...
On 25 April 2013, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which was first published in May 2012, received Royal Assent. The Act addresses a number of aspects including: improving the employment tribunal system, establishing the new...
A question was recently referred to the European Court of Justice raising whether a national symbol or flag, in this case being the Canadian Maple Leaf, could be trademarked as part and parcel of the goods that it was applied to, for...
Google recently announced two changes to their Trademark Usage policies which will mean Trademark owners will have to be even more vigilant about how and where their Trademarks are being used. From 14 September, Google will...
