Tue 13th Apr 2021
Unregistered design right after Brexit - First publication in the UK vs. first publication in the EU - Registered DesignsWhen the UK left the EU, new intellectual property rights and exclusions were created in the system of protection for designs. These changes mean that companies and designers have some important choices to make about where to disclose designs first; whether to register designs; and if so, where to register their designs first. Adam Flint, Oliver Spies and David Roberts highlight the three key lessons for design owners.
Mon 12th Apr 2021
Page White and Farrer takes part in Digital City FestivalPage White and Farrer is delighted to be sponsoring the 2021 Digital City Festival in Manchester. The online festival will run from 12 – 23 April and gathers thought-leaders from around the world to address the key digital challenges facing people, businesses and governments as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu 25th Mar 2021
IPM Standards Patents, Smartphone, 5G, V2X and IoT wars - Kelda Style - March 2021Standardisation patents are heavily focussed on 5G technologies, which is reflected in the number of patent applications being filed. Kelda Style reviews the numbers in Intellectual Property Magazine.
Fri 19th Mar 2021
Registering a patent in Europe – Infographic of options under the European Patent ConventionIf you are planning international expansion, then you will need to consider how best to protect your intellectual property and where to register patents. Our useful infographic shows the options for geographic coverage across 44 European states under the European Patent Convention - as at March 2021. The European Patent Office (EPO) examines European patent applications, enabling inventors, researchers and companies from around the world to obtain protection for their inventions in up to 44 countries through a centralised and uniform procedure that requires just one application.
Wed 17th Mar 2021
Webinar: Protecting your software - where do you start? - Tech WednesdayOn 17 March 2021, patent attorneys Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse presented a webinar for Bruntwood SciTech at its Tech Wednesday event, a monthly meet-up for technological and entrepreneurial communities that are part of the Bruntwood Collective.
Mon 15th Mar 2021
Key implications for patent practitioners in connection with computer simulations arising from G1/19Olaf Ungerer, a partner and European patent attorney in Munich, highlights key lessons for patent attorneys concerning the patentability of computer-implemented simulations, following the long-awaited decision from the European Patent Office (EPO) on the referred questions in G1/19.
Thu 11th Mar 2021
Can computer-implemented simulations be protected with a patent in light of the G1/19 decision? Yes and no…The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has given its long-awaited decision on the referred questions in G1/19 concerning the patentability of computer-implemented simulations.
Tue 9th Mar 2021
A new beginning – Taryn Byrne to attend the CITMA Spring Conference – 25 March 2021On 25 March 2021, partner Taryn Byrne will be attending the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys Spring Conference to gain new insights on the impact of Brexit on intellectual property.
Fri 5th Mar 2021
Patents for artificial intelligence – what are the issues which need to be addressed by the regulators?With AI applications developing faster than the regulators can consult and implement new laws, what are the priorities to be addressed in regard to patents and artificial intelligence?
Mon 1st Mar 2021
Insurance briefing - is a competitor’s branding or services too close for comfort?Insurance is a mature and highly competitive sector, with over 400 operators in the UK and thousands of products. Without a tangible visible product for consumers to see, differences in service offerings can be subtle and hard for consumers to distinguish between.
Thu 18th Feb 2021
EU IPO study shows high-performance companies have more IP rightsThe latest report from the EU IPO is the result of research by the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property into ‘the impact, role and public perception of intellectual property in the economy of the EU.
Mon 8th Feb 2021
Preview the contents of the IP chapter in 'The Law of Artificial Intelligence'The book 'The Law of Artificial Intelligence' has a chapter on intellectual property and AI written by partners Tom Woodhouse and Virginia Driver. You can read a preview of the key topics they explore in the chapter by the contents page inside.
Thu 4th Feb 2021
Video: Why are tech giants registering so many AI patents?The role of intellectual property in crystallising a company’s intangible asset value is being increasingly recognised.
Thu 21st Jan 2021
Webinar: Protecting your software - plugging the copyright gapOn 11 February 2021, AI and IP experts Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse will be discussing how to plug gaps in patent protection with a strong intellectual property strategy in a webinar with the Business & IP Centre in Leeds.
Wed 20th Jan 2021
How not to register trade marks in the UK fashion industryThe UK fashion industry is worth £26 billion, employs over half a million people, and is constantly and rapidly innovating as, every season, exciting new brands and products are launched.
Thu 31st Dec 2020
Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse contribute to IP chapter of book on ‘The Law of Artificial Intelligence’Page White and Farrer is delighted that two of its expert patent attorneys, Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse, have contributed to a book on artificial intelligence and the law around this, with a chapter delivering insights on intellectual property.
Tue 22nd Dec 2020
Another step forward and possible new hurdles for the European Patent CourtIn its last meeting last Friday, the Federal Council in Germany approved the Agreement on a European Patent Court (UPCA).
Mon 30th Nov 2020
Mistakes to avoid when you register a trade mark in the clothing industryDevising an exciting brand and protecting this from unscrupulous competitors is key to launching a successful new fashion product range and part of this may include applying to register a trade mark, or a number of trade marks in the UK and overseas.
Mon 16th Nov 2020
Webinar: Using IP to guard software innovation - Sheffield Digital FestivalPatent attorneys Tom Woodhouse and Virginia Driver gave a talk on how intellectual property protection can safeguard software innovation and increase the value of a tech business as part of Sheffield Digital Festival.
Thu 5th Nov 2020
Webinar: Who owns your idea? - Leeds Library Tech TalksExpert patent attorneys Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse of Page White and Farrer presented a webinar as part of the Tech Talks series by Leeds Libraries and the Leeds Business and IP Centre.
Sat 31st Oct 2020
Brand owners’ guide to using trade marksBusiness owners and start-up companies who have registered a trade mark are sometimes unsure of the rules regarding the use of the mark. Trade mark attorney, James Cornish, has compiled this handy guide for brand owners on how to use trade marks. The guide outlines the key roles of trade mark use, for both your own trade marks and those registered by other brand owners.
Fri 30th Oct 2020
How to oppose or defend a trade mark application in the EUIf you have invested in a trade mark for your brand anywhere in Europe, then you will want to maximise its power and ensure that potential competitors do not infringe your valuable intellectual property to take advantage with their marketing initiatives. James Cornish, at Page White and Farrer, has created this handy flow chart for brand owners to explain how to oppose or defend a trade mark application in the EU.
Sun 25th Oct 2020
How to oppose or defend a trade mark application in the UKIf you have invested in a trade mark for your brand, then you will want to maximise its power and ensure that potential competitors do not creep too close and infringe your valuable intellectual property with their marketing initiatives. James Cornish has created this handy flow chart for brand owners to explain the process of opposing or defending a trade mark application in the UK.
Thu 15th Oct 2020
Guide to the UK trade mark process for overseas attorneysThe UK trade mark process may be daunting to an overseas attorney who is new to it so we have put together this handy flow chart to give you a set by step guide to protecting brand identity in the UK.
Thu 15th Oct 2020
Guide to the EU trade mark process for overseas attorneysThe EU trade mark process may be daunting to an overseas attorney who is new to it so we have put together this handy flow chart to give you a set by step guide to protecting brand identity in the EU.
Mon 12th Oct 2020
Brand owners’ guide to obtaining an EU trade markTrying to obtain an EU trade mark? Track your trade mark throughout the process and know when key decisions need to be made by downloading our free guide.
Fri 9th Oct 2020
Intellectual property protection for tech innovation - AI Tech North Summit 2020On 12th and 13th October 2020, Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse of Page White and Farrer in Leeds were keynote speakers at the AI Tech North Summit 2020, sharing their expert knowledge on intellectual property protection of artificial intelligence technology. They will also held an online masterclass about what businesses can do to take control of their valuable technology innovation with an intellectual property strategy.
Fri 25th Sep 2020
Turning AI technology into valuable IP assets at Leeds Digital Festival 2020Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse, expert European patent attorneys at Page White and Farrer hosted an online event at the Leeds Digital Festival 2020.
Mon 21st Sep 2020
Webinar: Crystallising the value of your IP assets - AI for LeadersExpert patent attorneys Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse of Page White and Farrer in Leeds presented in an online webinar, AI for Leaders, part of AI Tech North’s Innovation Exchange (IX) and a fringe event of Leeds Digital Festival.
Thu 10th Sep 2020
Webinar - Maximising the value of tech businesses by guarding software innovation with intellectual propertyVirginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse presented a free webinar for Bruntwood SciTech alongside Paul Berwin and Sam Crich of Berwins Digital. They explored how tech businesses can maximise their value by using intellectual property to guard software innovation.
Wed 5th Aug 2020
Rusty Rabbit International praises Page White and Farrer’s ‘outstanding service’Page White and Farrer is working with UK-based Rusty Rabbit International to provide ‘outstanding’ intellectual property services to businesses, entrepreneurs and start ups.
Mon 2nd Mar 2020
System1 sings the praises of expert trade mark attorney James Cornish and his teamFor 12 years, Page White and Farrer has worked closely with System1, a UK-based marketing and brand consultant, supporting them in all their trade mark registrations and protecting their intellectual property across the globe.
Mon 30th Dec 2019
Clinova gives Page White and Farrer a glowing testimonialPage White and Farrer have worked closely with Clinova, a UK-based global consumer healthcare company, to build up their IP portfolio and to develop their global IP strategy.
Tue 20th Nov 2018
Case study: Tom Woodhouse - from trainee to partnerTom Woodhouse describes how he was supported as a graduate trainee and rapidly rose to become partner with Page White and Farrer.
Thu 4th Oct 2018
Case study: Crystallising IP value of data mining company prior to acquisitionOur client’s company was established in 2010 when the founding entrepreneur recognised that the main sources of news and content were being consumed via individual RSS feeds.
Mon 10th Sep 2018
Case study: European IP for ground-breaking Solos™ smart glassesThe Page White and Farrer patent team were recently called on by Kopin Corporation’s US attorneys to help them protect the Solos™ Smart Glasses in Europe. Featuring the same technology used by USA Cycling and the Olympic track cycling team, the Solos™ give cyclists the possibility to consult GPS information in the corner of smart cycling glasses, without having to break their ride. The patent team successfully helped Kopin Corporation to protect their intellectual property in Europe.
Sun 15th Oct 2017
Case study: Why Matthew Bannister chose to become a patent attorneyMatthew Bannister explains why he chose to join Page White and Farrer as a graduate trainee and the interesting variety of work.
Mon 5th Jun 2017
Case study: How the Buenos Aires Café used a trade mark registration to stand out from the crowdFor business owners and start-up companies it is important that you protect your brand identity by obtaining a trade mark. With a registered trade mark you are in a stronger position to protect your brand if another business tries to use a similar name. This was the case for the owner of Buenos Aires Café, who called on the trade mark attorneys at Page White and Farrer after a competing restaurant group sought to register a similar brand at the UK intellectual Property Office.
Fri 2nd Jun 2017
Case study: Computer games company safeguards brand for clothing merchandiseIf you own a trade mark for your brand it is important that you preserve its value by looking out for any trade mark applications from potential competitors which might be similar to yours. This was the case for the owner of a leading computer games company, who instructed the help of the trade mark team at Page White and Farrer after the UK Intellectual Property Office received a trade mark application for a name used in the successful game.
Tue 13th Apr 2021
Unregistered design right after Brexit - First publication in the UK vs. first publication in the EU - Registered DesignsFri 19th Mar 2021
Registering a patent in Europe – Infographic of options under the European Patent ConventionMon 15th Mar 2021
Key implications for patent practitioners in connection with computer simulations arising from G1/19Thu 11th Mar 2021
Can computer-implemented simulations be protected with a patent in light of the G1/19 decision? Yes and no…Fri 5th Mar 2021
Patents for artificial intelligence – what are the issues which need to be addressed by the regulators?Thu 31st Dec 2020
Virginia Driver and Tom Woodhouse contribute to IP chapter of book on ‘The Law of Artificial Intelligence’Thu 10th Sep 2020
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