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The Trade Secrets Directive – Shh, Don’t Tell Anyone!

Bill Lister discusses 'trade secrets' and their benefits.

The IPEC: Quick and cost effective UK IP Litigation

The IPEC provides quick access to cost-effective justice for IP rights holders.

The Hague Design System

What is the Hague Design System and how does it work? The Hague Design System provides a mechanism for acquiring, maintaining and managing design protection internationally across members of the

Appleyard Lees once again recommended by World Trademark Review

EPO to take a second look at double patenting

The European Patent Convention does not explicitly prohibit double patenting. However, the European Patent Office has, for some time now, prohibited the granting of two patents to the same applicant for the same subject matter.

Increasing demand for plant-based foods drives innovation

More people than ever before took part in Veganuary in 2020, official figures have shown. Over 400,000 people in Britain ate vegan this January, 150,000 more than in 2019.[1] There

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare

With AI and ML set to disrupt the healthcare industry and provide an immense opportunity for innovation, we analyse the intellectual property landscape in the sector.

From seed to supermarket: AI in the food and beverage industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) innovations are being applied to every aspect of the supply chain, and the food and beverage sector is no exception.

Innovation and investment: bottle-shaped metal cans

Although the overall environmental impact of glass versus plastic versus metal is debated, the beverage industry is innovating in this area in response to consumer demand for non-plastic packaging.

Patent protection in Georgia will soon be available via the EPO

A validation agreement was recently signed between the government of Georgia and the EPO. Once the agreement is in force, it will be possible to obtain patent protection in Georgia via the EPO.

Patenting artificial intelligence

At the European Patent Office (EPO), examination of computer-implemented inventions (CIIs) is well-established, ensuring the predictability of patentability of inventions related to AI and ML is enhanced.