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More Exam Success at Swindell & Pearson
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natasha Hybner recently passed her final ...
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natasha Hybner recently passed her final trade mark examinations and has qualified as a Chartered UK and Europe - Read more
As of 1st October 2017, UK registered design right holders can mark their product with a web address
It is good practice to mark a product with details of a registered design covering that pr...
It is good practice to mark a product with details of a registered design covering that product, as this makes it more difficult for a potential infringer to su - Read more
Promotion at Swindell & Pearson
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natalie Dyer has been promoted to an asso...
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natalie Dyer has been promoted to an associate in the firm’s trade mark team. The promotion follows on from Nat - Read more
Photographer beats monkey in two-year-long IP fight
In 2011 an Indonesian crested macaque (named “Naruto”) used a camera belonging to David J ...
In 2011 an Indonesian crested macaque (named “Naruto”) used a camera belonging to David J Slater from Monmouthshire to take a number of photographs. - Read more
Swindell & Pearson Hosts Macmillan Coffee Morning
On Friday 29th September 2017, Swindell & Pearson staff pulled together to participate in ...
On Friday 29th September 2017, Swindell & Pearson staff pulled together to participate in the Macmillan Coffee Morning by baking some truly delicious cakes to r - Read more
Restoring the ‘Balance’ for Foreign Brands in China?
In August 2017, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court, near Shanghai, awarded damages of ...
In August 2017, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court, near Shanghai, awarded damages of 10,000,000 RMB (about £1.2/$1.5 million) against three Chinese defenda - Read more
Design Protection Post Brexit
Current UK/EU Design Protection Position
Current UK/EU Design Protection Position - Read more
Our Client HUUB has been Chosen to Feature in an International Campaign Celebrating Great British Innovation
It’s been 400 years since the grant of English patent No.1; a monopoly for engraving maps ...
It’s been 400 years since the grant of English patent No.1; a monopoly for engraving maps of London and other cities, and to celebrate, the UK Intellectual Prop - Read more
Swindell & Pearson will be supporting The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre as its Official Charity
The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) is a Derby based registered charity that p...
The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) is a Derby based registered charity that provides Derbyshire children experiencing difficult times in their life - Read more
Promotion & Exam Success at Swindell & Pearson
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natalie Dyer recently passed her final tr...
Swindell & Pearson is delighted to announce that Natalie Dyer recently passed her final trade mark examinations and has qualified as a Chartered UK and European - Read more
Eli Lilly V Actavis: Landmark Ruling Makes Patents Harder to Design Around
In July 2017, the UK Supreme Court ruled on a patent dispute between Eli Lilly and Actavis...
In July 2017, the UK Supreme Court ruled on a patent dispute between Eli Lilly and Actavis, which can be read here. The ruling sets out a new test for distingu - Read more