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Risks with retaining a non-UK address for service for a UK registered design
Recent and upcoming changes to the UKIPO’s address for service requirements could create r...
Recent and upcoming changes to the UKIPO’s address for service requirements could create risks and complexity for UK registered design holders with a non-UK add - Read more
PCT Yearly Review 2023 edition
The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) yearly review has been released with a special theme o...
The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) yearly review has been released with a special theme of “The expansion of the PCT System over time”. Over the last 44 years, - Read more
UKIPO enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) guidance
A recent decision from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) suggests some weight ma...
A recent decision from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) suggests some weight may be afforded to the new enhanced guidance for examining patent applic - Read more
The UPC is finally here!
After years of planning and preparation, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has finally opened...
After years of planning and preparation, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has finally opened its doors, and the relevant law come into effect. - Read more
Which International Searching Authority should you choose? A guide for non-European applicants
For international (PCT) patent applications a number of different International Searching ...
For international (PCT) patent applications a number of different International Searching Authorities (ISAs) are available to undertake international searches. - Read more
Corporation Tax Relief via Patent Box
On 1 April 2023 the main rate of Corporation Tax increased from 19% to 25%. R&D tax credit...
On 1 April 2023 the main rate of Corporation Tax increased from 19% to 25%. R&D tax credits have also been made less generous from this date. The Patent Box sch - Read more
Reduction in fees in at the US Patent and Trademark Office
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers fee reductions for applicants and patent...
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers fee reductions for applicants and patentees that qualify as “small entities” and “micro entities.” These fee r - Read more
Aldi’s Gin bottle found to infringe Marks & Spencer’s registered designs
Aldi’s Gin bottle found to infringe Marks & Spencer’s registered designs
Aldi’s Gin bottle found to infringe Marks & Spencer’s registered designs - Read more
Brazil joins centralised design registration system
Brazil joins centralised design registration system
Brazil joins centralised design registration system - Read more
Germany ratifies UPCA
It’s confirmed: the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) will come into force on 1 J...
It’s confirmed: the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) will come into force on 1 June 2023. - Read more
How do university IP policies capture student IP?
A recent court judgment usefully considers situations in which university IP policies may ...
A recent court judgment usefully considers situations in which university IP policies may validly claim ownership of patent rights from undergraduate and postgr - Read more
Changes to the compliance period on divisional applications
From 1 May 2023, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is changing how it accords di...
From 1 May 2023, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) is changing how it accords divisional applications a compliance period. - Read more