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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
Central to the judge’s reasoning for their decision was the distinction between domestic law and international law. Domestic law affects individuals directly by creating or altering their legal rights. International law does not, as it is in the form of treaties...
From 1 October 2016, changes to the Patents Rules will come into effect. One of the major changes coming into force means that patent applicants will get advance warning prior to grant of their patent applications. This gives applicants a clear picture of the time...
The political consequences of Brexit have been discussed at length since the vote, but just how will this decision effect UK science and innovation? One concern of those in the UK scientific and inventing community is a potential reduction in the amount of funding...
“Innovation” is a buzz word that everyone loves to use, but for some businesses innovation really is the life blood of the company. Innovation or Research and Development (R&D) leads to improved or new marketable products and/or services which distinguish...
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 leaving the EU in due...
World Intellectual Property Day – the anniversary of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) convention in 1970 – falls every year on April 26. Move over St Lucidius of Verona, we now have a non-denominational excuse for a party this time! So, how can one...
The recent Court of Appeal decision in the high profile case between Rihanna, the celebrity singer and actress, and Arcadia, who sold a T-shirt bearing her image, confirmed that, under English law, there is no "image right" or "character right" which allows a...
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 Box, so you need to...
As we have previously discussed, the examination of a patent seems to progress at a glacial place, and unsurprisingly, reform to the patenting process is equally gradual. It is therefore surprising to see that the advance towards the Unitary Patent – the “European...
The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court is supposed to be a fast, efficient, and relatively low-cost forum for resolving IP disputes. One of its stated purposes is to “level the playing field”, and give small businesses a realistic opportunity to enforce their...