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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
Use a Freedom to Operate (FTO) search, also called an Infringement Clearance Search, to assess before launch if your new product will infringe someone else’s patent rights
Albright IP recognised again by Financial Times: Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2026 – rankings in engineering, physics, IT, software, materials, nano tech
“Europe” is often used about patents, trademarks and designs, but its meaning varies considerably depending on which right is being discussed
How companies can use their patents in the Patent Box scheme to significantly reduce their corporation tax.
If you receive patentability objections, you can request a hearing at the UK IPO instead of heading to court. But what are your chances of success?
Emotional Perception AI Limited v Comptroller General of Patents relates to an AI-based UK patent application. The Supreme Court in the UK has handed down a decision that the EPO patentability test should be followed, and not the Aerotel test as was formerly used.
For years, the question has been asked: in a patent, what exactly counts as an inconsistency between the claims and the description? This article explains the position with reference to current case law.
Interpreting a patent search report for the first time can be daunting – learn what it means and how to use it to your advantage …
It seems like just last week I wrote up the 2024 activities of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. In fact it’s been a whole year, it’s nearly 2026, and the IPEC has been busy. Last year we had just eight published final judgments, covering trade marks,...
Brief overview of Plant Breeder’s Rights: what they are, how to use them, the criteria that must be met, and how to market your new plant or vegetable variety.