Typically, foods can be introduced into the European market without pre-approval. However, novel foods and their ingredients are an exception due to the lack of adequate knowledge regarding their safety.
Once designated the ultimate go-to shoe for middle-aged dads in the US, the New Balance “dad shoe” is now a global phenomenon which has helped catapult New Balance in to a $5 billion business.
The EUIPO’s new Geographical Indication Hub has just been launched. It brings together everything you need to know about GIs (Geographical Indications).
The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued a practice update regarding the examination of patent applications involving artificial neural networks.
With so much value hidden in the intangible elements of an investment, you must be sure any business you plan to invest in has a solid IP strategy in place to protect the future of your investment.
The EPO’s Board of Appeal in T0116/18 has provided welcome clarity on the application of G2/21 relating to post-filed data for inventive step.