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Mon 7th Dec 2020
Nine benefits of IP licensing for the licenseeIf you have established some strong marketing channels, with an extensive database, good customer knowledge and a productive sales engine, you may be on the lookout for new products which might compliment your existing portfolio.
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Fri 13th Nov 2020
Why you should register your designs in the EU before the end of 2020After the UK leaves the EU at the end of the Brexit transition period on 1 January 2021, new EU registered community designs (RCDs) will no longer provide registered design protection in the UK.
After 1 January 2021, if you wish to obtain both EU and UK registered design protection, it will be necessary to apply for these registered designs separately.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fri 25th Sep 2020
Brexit and IP – Implications for trade marks and registered designs (patents not affected)This is a brief note on the position concerning how EU-wide trade marks and EU-wide registered designs will be affected by Brexit from 1 January 2021. The advice below is applicable to trade marks and designs equally.
Please note the European Patent Office is not an EU institution and European patents and patent applications are not affected by Brexit.
This is a very important notice for the owners of EU-wide trade marks and designs. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Mon 24th Aug 2020
Is it time to carry out an intellectual property audit?An audit of your intellectual property will pay dividends as it enables a business to identify new revenue streams, enhance business value, implement best practice, assess and reduce the risk of competition. It is particularly important for any business with a strong brand or knowledge-based products or services.
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Wed 11th Mar 2020
Nine key benefits of licensing intellectual property for the licensorFinding and entering new markets is key to the growth of any business, whether this is selling to a new industry sector or into a foreign territory. But this can be time-consuming and labour intensive and difficult to do well if you do not have anyone who speaks the language, understands the sector or is familiar with differences in the cultural or regulatory environment.
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Wed 16th Jan 2019
Brexit 'No Deal' - Your IP rightsAs you will be aware, the UK faces continued uncertainty over its relationship with the EU following Parliament's vote to reject the withdrawal deal. Nonetheless, whatever happens, your European intellectual property is safe with us.
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Tue 25th Sep 2018
UK Government provides guidance on 'no deal' Brexit scenario for intellectual propertyOn 24 September, the UK government released its latest pre-Brexit updates for businesses in regard to the implications for intellectual property. These papers outline the situation in the event of a ‘no deal’ scenario, explain the implications for businesses in the UK, the EU and other countries, and they highlight any actions which are required by businesses and other stakeholders.
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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.
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Mon 2nd Jul 2018
Four key actions for your trade marks in view of BrexitThe outcome, implications and effect of Brexit remain unknown and unclear. However on 19 March 2018 the European Commission published a draft agreement indicating terms that have been agreed with the UK in the event of a wider agreement concerning Brexit and those yet to be agreed.
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Mon 11th Jun 2018
3D designs from outside the EU will need to be registered in the UK post-BrexitSubject to any transitional arrangements or other changes in law following Brexit, scheduled for 29 March 2019 when the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, there will be no copyright or unregistered design right protection in the UK for the 3‑dimensional aspects of industrial designs for nationals of most non‑EU countries. This includes nationals of, amongst others, the US, Canada, Australia, China, Japan and South Korea.
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Thu 7th Jun 2018
Practical discussions on AI - Virginia Driver to speak at AIPLA Event in DenverOn 19 June 2018, European Patent Attorney Virginia Driver will be speaking at the AIPLA Electronic and Computer Law Summit in Denver, Colorado, USA, on the subject of ‘Practical Discussions on pursuing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning’ alongside Michael Drapkin, of Holland & Hart in Colorado, and Steven Yang, of Bridgeon Law Firm in Beijing.
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Thu 19th Apr 2018
File wrapper estoppel in the UK - the exception, not the rule?In Activis v Eli Lilly Lord Neuberger referred to certain circumstances where it would be appropriate to consider prosecution history to assist in claim interpretation. Jeff Daniels explains that this does not open the door generally to file wrapper estoppel, and reference to the prosecution history is the exception and not the rule.
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Sun 1st Apr 2018
UK Ratifies Hague Agreement for Industrial DesignsThe Hague Agreement or Hague System, is a procedure that allows for the international registration of industrial designs through a single application filed at the International Bureau (IB) of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
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Fri 23rd Feb 2018
Impact of Brexit on intellectual propertyThe European Patent Office (EPO) and the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) met on 24 January to confirm that Brexit will have no effect on UK membership of the EPO, or on European patents in the UK.
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Wed 22nd Nov 2017
Patentability of user interfacesFollowing the revised guidance which makes changes to all eight parts of the previous European Patent Office guidelines on 1 November 2017, Martyn Townsend, patent attorney at Page White and Farrer takes a closer look at the patentability of user interfaces.
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Wed 20th Sep 2017
How not to end up before the UK Advertising Standards AuthorityThere are over 200 UK laws and regulations governing promotional communications and advertising and, while consumers increasingly use social media to make direct complaints, a key part of the control of advertising in the UK is the Advertising Standards Authority (the ASA). This is a self-regulated, non-government body paid for largely by the advertising industry, which regulates the content of adverts, sales promotions and direct marketing and has established codes.
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Wed 28th Jun 2017
Unified Patent Court – latest progress?This week, the Unified Patent Court took one step forward in the UK with the publication of remaining draft legislation, but came to a standstill in Germany, where a law suit has brought proceedings to a pause.
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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.
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Fri 24th Mar 2017
How can I protect my intellectual property?The life sciences team at Page White and Farrer has created this handy guide to the various ways in which you can protect your intellectual property. It explains the four main areas of intellectual property rights and what they can be used to protect. The guide also defines which intellectual property rights are protected by registration and the difference between registered and unregistered rights.
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Mon 23rd Jan 2017
Flowchart: Understanding the patent processThis simple guide will help you to track your patent throughout its lifetime, from the initial development of your invention and filing of an application, all the way to paying the renewal fees twenty years down the line. With a clear timeline detailing the required actions at each stage of the patent process, you will know exactly where your patent is at any time.
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Wed 11th Jan 2017
Seniority claims for trade marks in the EUAs your business grows and you expand into new markets, then there will be strategic decisions to take about how best to manage your international portfolio of trade marks. One key consideration is whether to take advantage of a seniority claim.
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Mon 9th Jan 2017
Benefits of a trade mark priority claimIf you sell products, or services internationally, then you will need to consider where and when to register trade marks to protect the intellectual property in your branding. Planning your approach is an important part of your IP strategy.
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