Small to medium enterprises
Certainty in the trajectory of quantum computing patents
In this analysis, Tom Gregory discusses the recent increase in patent filings in the field of quantum computing.
Patenting computer simulations: an opportunity for growth in the fusion sector
The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) recently started a new collaboration
Oatly loses battle of the oat drinks
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.
How much data is needed for biotech applications at the EPO?
Claire Devine explains the need for a robust patent filing and prosecution strategy that mitigates against objections for lack of plausibility at the EPO.
The University of Cambridge fight over Cambridge Blue
In a recent decision, the UK Intellectual Property Office found in favour of Cambridge University and upheld an opposition against a trade mark application for CAMBRIDGE BLUE.
Exhaustion regime post-Brexit – A new UK consultation
The Brexit transition period came to an end on 31 December 2020 and as of 1 January 2021 the UK was no longer bound by EU legal framework. Before the UK left the EU, the UK was party to the EU’s regional exhaustion of IP rights regime.
