Nosecco trade mark bid falls flat
Nugee J, in Les Grands Chais De France SAS v Consorzio Di Tutela Della Denominazione Di Origine Controllata Prosecco [2020] EWHC 1633 (Ch), dismissed an appeal against the decision of IPO Hearing Officer Judi Pike.
THE NEXT 100 DAYS
As businesses around the world face difficult operational challenges on multiple fronts, this guide is designed to help you to align your shifting commercial goals with an effective approach to intellectual property.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Webinar: Advanced manufacturing - China opportunities for UK companies
Jason Teng, partner and patent attorney, will join David Gregory of the China Britain Business Council and Ian Patterson of CoolLED Limited in an interactive virtual event which has been designed to deliver clear practical advice to UK companies to support their business with China.
Covid-19: Update on procedures for patents, trade marks and designs
Like all organisations, intellectual property offices have had to make changes to the way they operate at the current time to limit the spread of Covid-19. Here, you will find the key changes you need to be aware of from the EPO, EUIPO, UKIPO, DKPTO, PRV and WIPO.
Extendable hose patent appeal unravels before the Court
In 2019, the IP community was captivated by a High Court judgment which told the unique story of how a Florida inventor, Mr Berardi, developed a new, expandable garden hose in his back garden, which he later patented.
Webinar: IP risk during a pandemic
Tony Proctor, partner and patent attorney, will join Ryan Jacobs, Peter Holz and Will Kier of Aon to discuss the importance of intellectual property in a recessionary environment. They will focus on the risks and opportunities and how to manage around these uncertain times.
Santen and SPCs - the Neurim bubble has burst
In a recent judgment surrounding ophthalmic pharmaceutical product manufacturer, Santen, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has further limited opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to obtain Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) for new applications of old products.
UKIPO highlights the need to choose between paediatric incentives
In a recent decision (BL O/321/20), the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) considered the interplay between the different incentives available under EU law for research into the paediatric use of new medicinal products.
CJEU ruling the shape of things to come for designers?
After considering the case of two prominent bicycle designs, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has judged copyright protection may apply to a product whose shape serves a technical function.
Potter Clarkson expands full-service IP practice in Europe with 'premier league' hires
Full-service IP law firm Potter Clarkson is growing its presence in mainland Europe, following the acquisition of a three-strong team to its Danish operations. Leading intellectual property practitioner Lars Karnøe, together with associates Jakob Andersen and Louise Aaby Jørgensen, will join the firm from 1st July 2020.