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Correcting a European Patent Application

Sometimes it may be necessary to correct the description, claims, and/or drawings of a Eur...

Sometimes it may be necessary to correct the description, claims, and/or drawings of a European patent application. Read on to find out under what conditions th - Read more
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Do EU trade marks cover Jersey?

In March 2024, the government of Jersey clarified their position in regards to the protect...

In March 2024, the government of Jersey clarified their position in regards to the protection of European Union trade marks (EUTMs) and international trade mark - Read more
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Match.com v Muzmatch: Do start-up companies have a chance against market leaders in legal proceedings or is the dating sector dominated by current market leaders and their ‘unfair legal tactics’?

Muzmatch has criticised the Court of Appeal’s decision in Match Group LLC v Muzmatch Ltd [...

Muzmatch has criticised the Court of Appeal’s decision in Match Group LLC v Muzmatch Ltd [2022] EWHC 941 (IPEC), referring to the legal action as a "tactic" fro - Read more
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How are proceedings against trade marks and registered designs without a valid UK address for service affected by the UK Intellectual Property Office’s (UKIPO) change of Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2023?

As of 25th January 2023, the UKIPO now requests that proprietors confirm their intention t...

As of 25th January 2023, the UKIPO now requests that proprietors confirm their intention to defend proceedings and to provide a valid UK address for service (UK - Read more
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A new avenue for attack: Procedural changes for non-use trade mark revocation actions in Turkey

This year Turkey’s Trade Mark Office (TMO) has changed their practice on non-use trade mar...

This year Turkey’s Trade Mark Office (TMO) has changed their practice on non-use trade mark revocation actions, with some attorneys believing that the new admin - Read more
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European Patent Office eases requirements for recordal of assignments and licences on European patent applications

Earlier this month, on 1 April 2024, a number of changes came into force at the European P...

Earlier this month, on 1 April 2024, a number of changes came into force at the European Patent Office (EPO) regarding electronic signatures and the demonstrati - Read more
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What is the future for the honest use defence and in what scenario can a defendant successfully rely upon this defence?

In the High Court decision of Gnat and Company Ltd & Anr v West Lake East Ltd & Anr (Judge...

In the High Court decision of Gnat and Company Ltd & Anr v West Lake East Ltd & Anr (Judge Hacon; [2022] EWHC 319 (IPEC)), Judge Hacon found a likelihood of con - Read more
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Universities to benefit from reduced European patent official fees

From 1 April 2024, universities, non-profit organisations, and public research organisatio...

From 1 April 2024, universities, non-profit organisations, and public research organisations will in many circumstances be eligible for a 30% discount on offici - Read more
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UKIPO updated practice for the examination of patent applications involving artificial neural networks (ANN)

A recent judgement from the High Court has caused the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKI...

A recent judgement from the High Court has caused the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) to change its practice for the examination of artificial neural ne - Read more
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Intellectual Property Audit grants of up to £2,500 available, with up to £5,000 follow-up funding available.

IP Audit Grants of up to £2,500 are currently available. If the IP Audit identifies a need...

IP Audit Grants of up to £2,500 are currently available. If the IP Audit identifies a need for further work such as registering IP or conducting searches, furth - Read more
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Listing taken down by a registered design?

In the ever-expanding world of online marketplaces, sellers often find themselves at the r...

In the ever-expanding world of online marketplaces, sellers often find themselves at the receiving end of takedown notices based on claims of registered design - Read more
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Swindell & Pearson listed as one of the UK’s top intellectual property firms in the Legal 500

Swindell & Pearson is delighted to have been named as one of the UK’s top intellectual pro...

Swindell & Pearson is delighted to have been named as one of the UK’s top intellectual property firms in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500 law firm ranking dire - Read more

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