UKIPO sees steadying application numbers after fluctuations during the pandemic and Brexit
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released a report outlining statistics regarding patents, trade marks, designs, and hearings for 2022 The data shows an increase in patent applications… read more…
T 1634/17: evidence needed to show what was disclosed during an oral presentation
The recent decision T 1634/17 confirms the strict approach taken by the EPO when considering whether an oral presentation anticipates a subsequently filed patent application, and the high burden… read more…
Twitter rebrands as ‘X’: the dangers of abandoning iconic trade marks
Twitter has recently announced its decision to undergo a complete rebranding, changing its name to ‘X’ and abandoning the iconic blue bird that has been associated with the brand for years This… read more…
Mathys & Squire and Career Ready: empowering the workforce of tomorrow
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the success of individuals and companies alike is heavily reliant on a skilled and adaptable workforce With technological advancements, shifting industry… read more…
TikTok Shop: the new frontier for counterfeit products
The advent of social commerce has revolutionised the way we shop, blurring the lines between content creation, entertainment, and consumerism The explosive growth of TikTok has attracted a reported… read more…
New government strategy aims to position the UK as centre for AI technology innovation
The UK Government set out plans for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in a white paper released by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology earlier this year With the UK… read more…
Great British Nuclear and small modular reactor technology competition launched by the UK Government
The UK Government is fulfilling its commitment to lead the way in nuclear technologies, with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) declaring the establishment of Great British… read more…
Use of internet video evidence in proceedings at the European Patent Office (EPO)
Videos published on the internet are an increasingly common source of technical information and are used by companies in the same way that marketing literature, user manuals, and educational content… read more…
Milan officially confirmed as host city for third branch of UPC Central Division
According to an announcement this week from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, agreement has officially been reached to situate a third branch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Central… read more…
