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Innovation outside the lab – part two, software/electronics innovation

Lab-based scientists may not be able to access their workspace during lockdown, but there are things that can be done remotely to further an IP programme. In part two of

AMRD case study

In celebration of World IP Day and this year’s theme, “Innovate for a green future”, we are proud to share the story of our client, AMRD, a forward-thinking start-up focused on reducing the carbon footprint of the aerospace industry.

Intellectual property for start-ups in a post-COVID world: part two – trade marks

This series of articles explores the effect of COVID-19-related disruption on start-ups’ management and monetisation of intellectual property (IP), giving practical guidance to start-ups to improve their position in the

FeTu case study

In celebration of World IP Day and this year’s theme, “Innovate for a green future”, we are proud to share the story of our client, FeTu, a leader in creating carbon-reducing technologies applicable across a broad range of systems and industries.

CJEU decision clears Amazon of trade mark infringement

In Coty v Amazon, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) found that Amazon does not ‘use’ and therefore does not infringe third-party EU trade mark rights when

Progressing innovation outside the lab: a task list for researchers during lockdown – Part one, chemistry-focused innovation

Lab-based scientists may not be able to access their workspace during lockdown, but there are things that can be done remotely to further their IP programme. In part one of

Pressing pause on intellectual property: Part three – trade marks

This three-part series examines how intellectual property protection can continue in a productive and effective way, during this time of remote working, shifting priorities, uncertainty and change.

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Episode 1 – Innovation and intellectual property during a pandemic

In our first episode, Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Adam Tindall and Richard Bray discuss the impact on IP and innovation, now and in future, of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pressing pause on your intellectual property: Part two – litigation

This three-part series examines how intellectual property protection can continue in a productive and effective way, during this time of remote working, shifting priorities, uncertainty and change. The process of

Pressing pause on your intellectual property: part one – patents

Protecting the intellectual property in games

First published in Cambridge Catalyst, Simon Ambroz explores the surprising number of things that can be protected by intellectual property in the world of gaming. Game development requires a substantial