Fashion: the IP edit
In this article we explore the various forms of IP relevant to the fashion industry and why this is important for brands.
The 2024 SME Fund offered by the European Intellectual Property office (EUIPO) is now live. The scheme aims to help EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with protecting their intellectual property (IP) rights.
Yesterday, in a highly anticipated ruling, the UPC Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by Ocado in its litigation in the UPC against Autostore.
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In this article we explore the various forms of IP relevant to the fashion industry and why this is important for brands.
In this four-part Sustainability Series, we explore what the EU and fashion brands are doing to address sustainability, including through strategies and utilising innovative fabrics and manufacturing processes.
From health-enhancing yarn-thread technology providing health metrics when worn, to spray-on garments and 3D-printed clothing, it is crucial for fashion brands to protect their wearable innovations. So where does IP come into play?
Due to economic and environmental concerns, cycling is more popular than ever. With the influx of riders, both new and experienced, the demand for safety equipment is increasing rapidly.
In the fast-paced world of start-up businesses, intellectual property (IP) protection has emerged as one of the key factors that either make or break a new venture.
This article, written exclusively for Food Manufacture explores the availability and role of IP in protecting data-driven innovations to be used by your business.
Today every business is a digital business. If you don’t believe me, think about the following scenarios:
In this white paper we discuss why creating a strong IP strategy is essential to a business’ success and examine the components that should be considered and included.
Deborah Maxwell was part of a panel of judges at the Product Design Engineering 2022 Degree Show at the Glasgow School of Art.
When it comes to IP protection, fashion brands should consider making the most of what is available to them.
Following our previous post regarding the public consultation recently carried out by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), we have reviewed the analysis of responses from the IPO and detail these in the sections below.
The UK Intellectual Property Office recently held a public consultation on the UK designs framework. The government has now responded to the consultation with an analysis of the responses received, including identification of issues for further consideration.
As the very first Metaverse Fashion Week comes to an end, we reflect on key considerations for designers and brand owners.
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) launched in 2019 to help companies drive innovation in graphene and 2D materials. Its mission is to further the development of new technologies, products and processes created to capitalise on the remarkable properties of a wide range of advanced materials.
Much of the value in high-end fashion brands comes from the exclusivity of their products. Protecting themselves through appropriate intellectual property is therefore paramount to their value. But this is not without its challenges, particularly in relation to the protection of shapes, as shown by a recent case relating to the iconic Moon Boot.
The Henry Royce Institute and the World Economic Forum have drawn attention to the need for us to accelerate the development of advanced materials, including 2D materials.
When you think of intellectual property (IP) rights, you probably think about protecting drugs, devices or logos which means IP rights aren’t for cutting edge creatives like digital designers, right? Wrong!
Despite the continuing disruptions brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 was a year of high-profile intellectual property stories. In this article, we provide a brief overview of some of the top stories of 2021 that may be of interest to our Chinese and British readers.
The Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs provides a simple and cost-effective route for designers to protect their designs in multiple countries worldwide through the filing of a single international application.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a public consultation on the UK designs framework. In particular, it seeks to gather views and evidence from businesses, consumers and professionals on three main areas - new opportunities, future frameworks and better regulation.
In a referral from German infringement proceedings brought by Ferrari against Mansory Design and its CEO, the CJEU has confirmed the conditions in which unregistered Community design protection is available for part of a product.
Now more than ever, luxury brands should be engaging with social media platforms and online marketplaces using their commercial muscle to seek collaborations to share the expense and effort of policing and protecting their most valuable assets.
Potter Clarkson has moved to larger premises in London following year-on-year revenue growth of 33%, a raft of stellar hires and an increase in big-ticket client work.
In line with the UK’s bid to be a global leader in innovation and to support a post-pandemic recovery, the UKIPO has launched a new grant called "IP Access" to help SMEs protect and commercialise their IP.