What’s the scoop on the Mr Whippy decision?
Despite “convincing arguments” against the strength of the evidence of use submitted by Unilever Plc, following the close-cut decision of the IPO on the 11 November 2019, the applicants’
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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.
Read more The Trade Secrets Directive – Shh, Don’t Tell Anyone!
Bill Lister discusses 'trade secrets' and their benefits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Have a break, Nestlé!
The European Court of Justice (ECJ, the highest EU court) decided that Nestlé (owner of the KitKat brand), has not shown the below shape has acquired distinctiveness in the European Union, for the purpose of keeping its trade mark registration
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