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A short guide to an effective IP strategy in cell and gene therapy

In advance of BioBeat19, Claire Devine explores how to protect your intellectual property in the field of cell and gene therapy.

IPEC refers questions to Court of Justice

Given the uncertainty of Brexit, the UK may no longer be a member state of the EU, which could impact the IP rights available to UK designers.

Too big to pay? Compensating employee inventors: Shanks v. Unilever

The Supreme Court has delivered their judgement on the dispute between Professor Shanks (the employee) and Unilever Plc (the employer) about compensating employee inventors.

The race to develop the reusable can

Trainee Patent Attorney Ashley Wragg discusses the consumer demand for environmentally-friendly packaging in the beverage industry.

Do ‘trade secrets’ offer enough protection?

IP Solicitor Chris Thomas looks at the methods available to protect recipes and other intangibles in the food and beverage industry.

The rise of patents in the health food industry

IP Solicitor Chris Thomas highlights the need for brand owners and manufacturers to protect trade secrets in the food and beverage industry.

Protecting newly-developed metal can coatings

Associate Sarah Dobson examines the rise of the use of metal containers/cans in the food and beverage industry.

Spyras secure a grant from the Growth Fund

Spyras, a London-based start-up, has secured a grant from the Appleyard Lees Growth Fund to help commercialise its innovation.

First tobacco… now food and drink?

How would tobacco-industry style advertising restrictions impact the food and drink industry?

Registering trade marks with Gin Lane

“Securing a trade mark for the Gin Lane brand early in our business’s development was essential for us to expand and grow with confidence."