Successful trade mark registration for leading voiceover online marketplace
We helped online voiceover marketplace, Voices.com, to secure the European trade mark VOICEBANK, following objections by the EUIPO that it lacked distinctiveness.
CASE STUDIES
Providing the comprehensive 360° IP advice the producers of novel foods need
One of Potter Clarkson’s key strengths is our ability to create cross-disciplinary teams comprising of IP attorneys from multiple technology areas and IP solicitors. We utilised this approach recently whilst working with a start-up client producing algae for feed and food.
Multiple patent portfolio management for global location technology player
Employing some 9000 people, with some 200 offices in 56 countries, HERE Technologies is an international player in automotive navigation services. Potter Clarkson is proud to be entrusted to handle their highly valuable patent applications in Europe, with hundreds of active client cases on our records.
European SPC filing strategy protects valuable IP exclusivity for pharma giant
As the foundation of AstraZeneca’s respiratory biologics portfolio, targeting the underlying causes of respiratory illnesses, Fasenra® (benralizumab) is a crucial product for this multinational client.
‘Intense’ battle to secure protection for registration of valuable brand name
When it faced difficulties in securing protection for a key trade mark, global consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser Group (Reckitt), engaged our trade marks team to overcome the objections of the EUIPO and UKIPO.
Maximising value for a heritage brand
Iconic clothing brand, Belstaff, is a long-standing client of the Potter Clarkson trade mark team, who manage this significant portfolio of more than 500 marks.
Victory in EPO opposition safeguards patent for breakthrough hyperkalaemia drug
In 2018, we preserved the European patent in a successful defence in EPO opposition proceedings filed by two generic pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Robust engineering IP portfolio helps to secure valuable acquisition
We have worked with KLAW Products and Gall Thomson Environmental, two innovative subsidiary companies of engineering group Signum Technology, for many years. Combining design, engineering, patent and trade mark expertise, our team has played an instrumental role in building a strong IP portfolio for these companies.
Helping a fast growing fuel cell company grow even faster
We have acted for a company in the fuel cell sector for many years and worked with them to grow their portfolio. From small beginnings we developed a close relationship with both their in-house team and the inventors to grow their patent portfolio.