We live in an increasingly digital world – not only do more of us communicate with each other and access information or content using ‘apps’ and the internet, but some of the work we may have previously conducted in the ‘real’ or physical world is now being performed using computer simulations or digital twins.
Read more What is CRISPR? Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPRs) are a family of DNA sequences found in bacteria.
Read more 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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Partners and patent attorneys Julia Gwilt and Bobby Smithson discuss: Features of EPO virtual opposition hearings | Unexpected pros | Discreet communication between attorney, client and witness | Learnings & tips | ‘Reading the room’ | Procedural quirks | Would the outcome have been different if parties attended in person?
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The UK Supreme Court handed down the judgment in a much anticipated biotech decision on 24 June. The Court found that Regeneron’s patents are invalid for lack of sufficient disclosure.
Read more In this judgment at the High Court, Lord Justice Arnold stepped down from the Court of Appeal to the High Court to hear the case. His findings on infringement may
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Lab-based scientists may not be able to access their workspace during lockdown, but there are things that can be done remotely to further an IP programme. In part three of our series, “Progressing innovation outside the lab”, we outline strategic tasks that physics and engineering-focused researchers and scientists can complete to further intellectual property during time away from the lab.
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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 Bill Lister discusses 'trade secrets' and their benefits.
Read moreThe IPEC provides quick access to cost-effective justice for IP rights holders.
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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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