In a case of British “David” v. US “Goliath”, Ironburg v. Valve demonstrates the value for UK based companies to pursue a global patent strategy to protect their innovation overseas, particularly those in the gaming industry for which the US is a major market.
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This article explains how court proceedings in England and Wales can be conducted digitally and considers how the pandemic may result in permanent changes to working practices going forwards.
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Patent attorneys Richard Bray, Barbara Fleck and Kate Hickinson discuss patents as drivers of vaccine and health technology innovation, and the reporting of patent issues by mainstream media.
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There are many sectors in which companies are inventing and patenting green technologies. In the chemical field, there is considerable activity in relation to carbon dioxide gas reduction, developing sustainable non-polluting processes and using alternatives to fossil fuels.
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A discussion of requirements, benefits and risk in Canada, Japan and the U.S.
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The United Kingdom has left the European Union. When the transition period ends on 31 December 2020, new national UK rights will be created automatically. We have been busy making preparations and Appleyard Lees is ready to ensure smooth management of your trade mark and design portfolio.
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Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and “big data” have the potential to revolutionise the healthcare space and drive healthcare innovation. Developments in these technologies may help to streamline medical diagnoses and identify which therapies a patient will respond to, allowing the adoption of targeted therapies in an efficient manner.
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First published in Cambridge Catalyst, Parminder Lally looks at internet of things innovation and IP.
Read more Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys David Walsh and Jennifer Delaney discuss: Is patenting ‘green’ chemistry innovation different than patenting ‘traditional’ chemistry innovation?
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‘Tech transfer teams’ IP challenges post-COVID-19 and beyond’ is a series of interactive virtual discussions, focused on unpacking the issues relevant to those managing intellectual property for tech transfer departments.
Read more ‘Tech transfer teams’ IP challenges post-COVID-19 and beyond’ is a series of interactive virtual discussions.
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