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IP in software: What type of software is patentable in Europe?
Before we look at what type of software is patentable in Europe, it may be useful to look at what type of software isn’t patentable in Europe.
Patenting computer vision inventions
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has seen an impressive and rapid development in the last few years. As a result, businesses that use or develop AI are keen to learn how to protect their innovations. In this article, we discuss some of the benefits and challenges of seeking patent protection in a particular branch of AI: computer vision.
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How can cultivated meat turn its challenges into opportunities?
Ten years ago, ‘cultivated meat’ grown from cells ex vivo left the realm of science fiction and hit the headlines when the “world’s first lab-grown burger” was cooked and eaten at a conference in London. Today, although the first regulatory “greenlight” has been issued in the US, and despite public tastings in Singapore and at the COP27 climate summit, we are still some distance from seeing slaughter-free sausages and steaks in the supermarket.
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How does counterfeiting affect brands?
Online purchases now account for almost 20% of all retail spend. However, this is not the only stat that’s rising. The amount of counterfeit product being sold online is more than keeping pace with the increase in online retail. As this number increases, so does the impact counterfeiting has on brands.
When is a commercially available product excluded from prior art for lack of enablement?
An EPO Board of Appeal has referred questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal to seek clarification on enablement of a commercially available product and the impact of lack of enablement on whether such prior use can be prior art.
British blue cheese champions: why IP matters for ‘the most delicious blue cheese in the world’
Stilton cheese is an important part of British culture, and is one of the world’s most iconic cheeses.
How can trade secrets help maximise the value of a food and drink business?
In the race to get new products into a massively saturated market, it is easy for food and drink businesses to skip over protecting every aspect of their intellectual property.
How can trade secrets help maximise the value of a food and drink business?
In the race to get new products into a massively saturated market, it is easy for food and drink businesses to skip over protecting every aspect of their intellectual property.
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What are the potential issues associated with IP ownership in organisations today?
Intellectual property (IP) ownership can sometimes become a complex and contentious issue even though everyone is supposed to be working together. The likelihood of issues arises when multiple employees, contractors or collaborators have contributed to the creation of IP.
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. This prestigious guide recognises top patent professionals globally after a rigorous research process.
What is online brand protection?
Online brand protection is the umbrella term for the combination of strategies, activities, and measures businesses must take to safeguard their brand's reputation, intellectual property, and customer base in the digital environment.
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“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.
EPO Oppositions: Top Tips for Success
A European Patent Office (EPO) Patent opposition is the legal process that allows anyone to challenge the validity of a EPO patent in all the territories where it is in force in a single action by filing an opposition against its grant on the basis of novelty, inventive step, industrial applicability, insufficiency and/or added matter.
How do you evidence IP in R&D grant applications?
This white paper has been written by an R&D grant writer and a patent attorney to give the company owners, directors, executives and founders of innovation-led businesses of all sizes a more complete picture of how to successfully negotiate the grant application process.
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Potter Clarkson is already actively engaged in a series of UPC revocation actions
On 1 June 2023, the UPC agreement finally came into force.