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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
Patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) - UKIPO Guidance
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published enhanced guidance for examining ...
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has published enhanced guidance for examining patent applications relating to artificial intelligence (AI) invention - Read more
The UPCA: are we nearly there yet?
After years of preparation, we now have a provisional date of entry into force for the Agr...
After years of preparation, we now have a provisional date of entry into force for the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA): 1 April 2023. - Read more
Changes to the Canadian patent rules – how to avoid paying certain fees in relation to Canadian patent applications
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has changed Canada’s rules relating to patents, ...
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has changed Canada’s rules relating to patents, which will introduce some new fees. Read on to find out how to avoid t - Read more