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Articles Sep132022

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).

Podcast Jul142022

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 29 – The direction of aerospace innovation

In this episode, patent attorney and partner Ean Davies, and trainee patent attorney and space enthusiast Jordan Tinkler, are joined by Theo Youds, aerospace engineering master’s student at Leeds University, and founder of the Leeds University Rocketry Association (LURA).

Articles Jul052022

Femtech: The Rise of Female-Focused Innovation

This article discusses examples of femtech innovations that have been patented in recent years.

Articles Jul042022

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.

Articles Jul012022

The direction of AI patent filings for autonomous vehicles

We look at AI patent filing trends relating to autonomous vehicles. What is the direction of innovation, and who are the key patent filers in this technology area?

Articles Jun162022

AI patent filing trends in aerospace and avionics

In this article, we look at AI patent filing trends across aerospace and avionics, and identify the key filers in these fields.

Articles May122022

Will Unitary SPCs follow the introduction of the UP and UPC?

SPCs are national rights that apply to certain pharmaceutical and plant protection products that have been authorized for use by the regulatory authorities. Will they follow the introduction of the UP/UPC?

Articles May112022

Parallel 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.

Webinar Mar312022

Introduction to intellectual property: myths and misconceptions

Intellectual property can help a business protect its innovation and brand, while making it more attractive to investors.

Articles Mar242022

G2/21: what are the implications for opposition proceedings right now?

It appears that the EPO will stay proceedings in cases where the assessment of inventive step is exclusively reliant on whether post-published evidence can be taken into consideration.

Articles Mar222022

Quantifying loss: OhPolly v Original Beauty

“Damages inquiries are rare in intellectual property cases”. Fortunately, every now and again, a case is heard on inquiry, providing practitioners and rights holders with a practical refresher on the calculation of damages in UK proceedings.