A recent EPO report on plastic recycling and plastic alternatives provided an analysis of innovation in technology areas such as chemical and biological recycling, and bioplastics. We discuss the findings.
Read moreInventions can be broadly split into products (i.e. physical entities) and methods (i.e. activities). This brief guide aims to clarify which surgical products and methods can and cannot currently be patented in Europe.
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Trainee patent attorney Mykhailo Pokrachynskyi explains the latest legal proceedings between M&S and Aldi.
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What are non-fungible tokens (NFTS) and what are the copyright issues around owning an NFT?
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Innovation in the plant-based meat sector is aiming to help to solve some of the problems associated with animal-meat production.
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In this episode, Appleyard Lees solicitors, partner Bill Lister, and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the IPEC, the mechanisms for doing so, and what proceedings may look like once a case reaches the IPEC.
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The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) recently started a new collaboration
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The recent case concerning oat-based drinks OATLY and PURE OATY highlights the difficulties in enforcing rights in a descriptive trade mark against third parties.
Read more In this episode, patent attorneys and Appleyard Lees partners Barbara Fleck, Julia Gwilt and Howard Read, discuss the difficulties of obtaining a patent involving both biotech and software, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team of patent attorneys.
Read more This episode of the podcast features Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, specialist IP solicitors who help clients in the UK and around the world manage IP disputes in a commercially and legally sensible way. Chris and Bill discuss how to prevent disputes, and what to do if they arise.
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Inventions can be broadly split into products (i.e. physical entities) and methods (i.e. activities). This brief guide aims to clarify exactly which diagnostic products and methods can and cannot currently be patented in Europe.
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