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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
You know the feeling … inspiration strikes, you have a brilliant idea that’s a game changer, you can see the market opportunity, you can see the potential to build a business, but how do you overcome the first major obstacle … funding? Initial...
Early on the morning of 24th June 2016, the results of the UK referendum on 'Brexit' were issued - and overall the UK voted to leave the EU. The country was split relatively evenly, but the result will lead to the UK beginning the process of...
Artificial intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), autonomous vehicles, and battery development are the near future (not investment advice, but there’s definitely money here!). All four fields are seeing a rapid and exciting increase in...
The International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meeting never disappoints. It provides a unique opportunity for our attorneys to network with associates in every part of the world; forging new relationships, and deepening established ones....
When the referendum date on Brexit was set, my immediate reaction was “why now?” - what possible advantage can there be to the UK to leave Europe? We have pushed away recession, we are improving the deficit, and the business world is active. My...
British and European Trade Mark Attorney Julia House provides a timely update as to developments relating to Trade Mark protection in China. It is now possible to protect on-line retail services in China…. There has been an interesting...
Given that so much has been said over the past couple of years in relation to the negative aspects of The Trunki Decision – the well-documented ruling in respect of the scope of protection offered by a Community Registered Design – it is...
On 3 December 2014, the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne will give his annual Autumn Statement to Parliament. Sadly for Innovative UK Companies, this will include, inter alia, the following proposals to close down the UK Patent...
