Navigating the rising threat of greenwashing enforcement
As the world becomes ever hungrier for environmentally friendly products, the potential for companies to fall foul of greenwashing continues to grow.
IP primer for scientist-founders
Sara Holland shares what she's learned by working with a growing number of scientist-founders.
X (trade) marks the spot
You will have done well to miss the news that Twitter has shed its old skin and emerged from the social media cocoon with a new identity as "X".
Can we fix it? Copyright fixation in Wright v BTC Core
This is one of the rare cases about the requirement of copyright fixation, which demonstrates how the English courts apply the existing, 35-year-old, copyright law to new technologies.
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What’s brewing in the field of fermentation?
As you’re participating in the Food & Bio Summit, you will have a serious interest in the biotechnical aspects of the food and drink industry. Moreover, you will have a serious interest in the different ways we can transform our current food systems to create more sustainable ecosystems and the part both business and science will need to play in this transformation.
Another US patent litigation win for Orexo AB’s ZUBSOLV®
On 30 June 2023 the US District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled in favour of Orexo AB in its patent litigation against Sun in relation to ZUBSOLV® (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual tablets (CIII), with the Court ruling that Orexo’s patents are both valid and are infringed by Sun.
UPC revocation actions offer an attractive patent strategy
This article touches on our experience so far in handling revocation actions for clients before the UPC. The article also comments on some of the strategic and commercial considerations relevant when deciding on whether to pursue UPC revocation proceedings.
Can we fix it? Copyright fixation in Wright v BTC Core
This is one of the rare cases about the requirement of copyright fixation, which demonstrates how the English courts apply the existing, 35-year-old, copyright law to new technologies.
AI-generated music and copyright conundrums
Google and Universal Music are, according to the Financial Times, in negotiations which may lead to the development of a platform whose users can create AI-generated music under licence, allowing them to utilise the voices and (for want of a better term) "style" of Universal artists.
IP in software: What is the best way to protect software (part 1)?
Sometimes copyright can offer a more effective way to protect software than patents. Copyright and patents are different forms of intellectual property and help protect creations in different ways.
Managing IP IP STARS 2023
Potter Clarkson has achieved remarkable recognition in Managing IP's IP STARS 2023. As a trusted resource for individuals and companies worldwide, IP STARS highlights top intellectual property firms and practitioners.
IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2023
Potter Clarkson is thrilled to be prominently placed in the esteemed IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2023.
“Every Lidl Helps” Tesco fail to convince judge that damages are a sufficient remedy
There has been a third strike against Tesco in their long running saga with Lidl as Mrs Justice Smith has given another decision.
Should you review your licence agreements and commercial contracts now the UPC has come into force?
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) were finally introduced on 1 June 2023. During the run up to its launch, the majority of patent holders’ attention was focused on whether or not to opt out of the new system, a decision that was based on what the owner thought would best deliver their commercial objectives for each patent.
Potter Clarkson is already actively engaged in a series of UPC revocation actions
Less than two weeks into the life of the court we have already been catapulted into the heart of yet another enormous project.