The application of Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) to sparkling wines in a post-Brexit landscape
This article discusses the application of PDOs to UK sparkling wine. How do they apply in a post-Brexit landscape?
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UK registered trade mark and design holders must have a UK address for service
On 25 January 2023, the UK IPO issued a notice with immediate effect to say that the registrar will require a UK address for service (AFS) before any documents are considered formally served.
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When life gives you lemons: Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd v Thatchers Cider Company Limited (CLOUDY LEMON)
Partner and trade mark attorney Robert Cumming, and trainee trade mark attorney Claire Bothma, discuss if a a mark, which is descriptive for goods, also descriptive for the retail of those goods.
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Insect protein: investment is on the rise
This year’s report on energy revealed green hydrogen patent filings are reaching global highs.
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Centralised European patent protection and enforcement is coming
The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will enter into force on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) is planned to enter into force. These new systems will centralise patent protection and enforcement within many EU countries.
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The Unitary Patent
This is the second article in our UP/UPC series and we discuss issues to consider when deciding whether to obtain a Unitary Patent (UP).
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Nowhere Co. Ltd v EUIPO (Case T-281/21) – UK rights in EU opposition and invalidity proceedings
UK trade mark rights can still be used to challenge EUIPO trade mark applications, the General Court has ruled.
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The UPC – advantages for SMEs and universities?
As an incentive for patent proprietors such as SMEs and universities to opt for the Unitary Patent, the new system has introduced the possibility of financial compensation for these proprietors in certain circumstances.
Read moreParallel imports: navigating the grey market
For brand owners, in particular in the pharmaceutical field, one of the most difficult trade arenas to navigate can be the grey market. Our guide to the grey market, what it is and when brand owners can stop grey market goods is below.
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When will the Unified Patent Court go live?
The Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) go live on 1 June 2023, when the UPC Agreement (UPCA) enters into force.
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A sense of déjà vu – M&S v Aldi
Trainee patent attorney Mykhailo Pokrachynskyi explains the latest legal proceedings between M&S and Aldi.
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