Brewers Congress 2022
Sarah Talland, Chris Baume and Deborah Maxwell will be attending the Brewers Congress and Brewers Choice Awards in London on 8-9 December 2022 - the annual highlight of the brewing industry calendar.
White paper: From university to commercialisation
This white paper will take you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on IP that has originated from their time at a university or other higher education facility.
Would you like our help to get you and your patent portfolio UPC ready?
It has now been confirmed that the Unitary Patent (UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) are intended to come into force on the 1 April 2023.
White paper: Licensing innovation within the advanced materials sector
In this white paper we will look at how licensing models benefit both the licensor and the licensee and provide advice on best practice to create the licensing model you need to deliver your commercial objectives.
LATEST INSIGHTS
Early Unitary Patent requests accepted from 1 January 2023
The previously announced mechanisms for requesting early unitary effect and delaying grant will still be available from 1 January 2023, irrespective of the delay to the start of the Sunrise Period.
The Sunrise Period for the UPC will now start on the 1 March 2023
It has just been announced that the start of the Sunrise Period has been postponed for two months.
IP Due Diligence for Life Sciences: Best Practice and Common Pitfalls
The session should be of interest to investors and key stakeholders involved with life science and MedTech companies, particularly those with an interest in learning more about the key issues to look for during the IP due diligence and possible action plans following investment.
White paper: From university to commercialisation
This white paper will take you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on IP that has originated from their time at a university or other higher education facility.
Where IP strategy meets a passion for synthetic biology
Discover CleanTech spoke to Potter Clarkson patent attorney Sara Holland about her passion for synthetic biology, the work of a patent attorney, and why scientists need solid IP strategies to change the world for the better.
Two Potter Clarkson clients named as Earthshot Prize finalists
Potter Clarkson are very proud to see two of our clients named in the list of finalists for The Earthshot Prize, a highly regarded global environmental award led by Prince William.
International Trade Week: Protecting Your Brand in Overseas Markets
In connection with DIT International Trade Week, Potter Clarkson is hosting a breakfast networking event on Tuesday 1 November.
Not implausible? EPO's Enlarged Board hints at a new bar for post-filed data
The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued a communication hinting at a potential relaxing of the law concerning the doctrine of ‘plausibility’ and the use of post-filed data to support inventive step.
iGEM Grand Jamboree 2022
Sara Holland will be attending the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris on 26-28 October 2022.
The impact of the metaverse and NFTs on trade marks
In February this year I provided an insight on how McDonald’s entry into the metaverse will impact food and drink trade mark filings. My view then was one of some scepticism. But almost nine months on what has been the impact of the metaverse and NFTs on trade marks?
How can AI and blockchain benefit brand owners (and lawyers)?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen major developments in the last five years. Over the same timeframe, blockchain technology has also advanced. Given this progress, how can AI and blockchain benefit brand owners?