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Greenshoots is a collection of fresh intellectual property insight, analysis and commentary on the issues that matter most to those who invent, manage and protect intellectual property, written by the IP specialists of Appleyard Lees.
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The IPEC says mais oui, mais oui, to protecting fictional characters
For the first time, UK courts have recognised that a fictional character can be protected by copyright in its own right, independent from scripts.
AI patent filing trends in aerospace and avionics
In this article, we look at AI patent filing trends across aerospace and avionics, and identify the key filers in these fields.
The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 28 – Understanding the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
In this episode, partners and patent attorneys Kate Hickinson and Julia Gwilt discuss possible scenarios relating to how the UPC might work in practice, including considering the pros and cons of using this new court for infringement and invalidity actions.
Do the Unitary Patent (UP) and Unified Patent Court (UPC) offer advantages for SMEs and universities?
As an incentive for patent proprietors such as SMEs and universities to opt for the Unitary Patent, the new system has introduced the possibility of financial compensation for these proprietors in certain circumstances.
The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: what do non-European attorneys, and their clients, need to know? (East Asia session)
What could the introduction of the UP and UPC mean for patent and IP attorneys in East Asia, and their European patent-holding clients? Watch the recording of our recent virtual UP/UPC workshop to find out more.
Mediation #2: How do I get the best out of a mediation?
In this article Bill Lister talks about the process of mediation, and gives pointers as to how parties can get the best out of a mediation.
The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 27 – Patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO in 2022
Appleyard Lees partners and patent attorneys Bobby Smithson and Jennifer Delaney give their outlook on patent oppositions and appeals at the EPO in 2022.
The Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court: what do non-European attorneys, and their clients, need to know? (North America session)
What could the introduction of the UP and UPC mean for non-European attorneys, and their European patent-holding clients? Watch the recording of our recent virtual UP/UPC workshop to find out more.
Inside green innovation: the digital technologies addressing climate change
How is AI supporting innovation in green technologies?
