The European Patent Office Abolishes the “10-day Rule”

The European Patent Office Abolishes the “10-day Rule” If you are not in the…


Brexit and Intellectual Property

So here we are, the transition period is coming to an end on 31st of December…


Key decision of the UK Supreme Court on the enforcement of Standard Essential Patents

Industry standards play a key role in promoting the adoption of new…


UKIPO Resumes Normal Operations

Over the last few months the normal operation of the UKIPO has been affected by…


World IP Day - Innovate for a Green Future

Innovate for a green future Each year on the 26th of April the World…


Oral proceedings before the EPO examining division

During prosecution of a European patent application, the Examining division may…


IP Deadline Extensions

[Written on 19 March 2020]. Various intellectual property offices have…


Can an AI be an inventor or an author?

Despite the hype, there have been many amazing breakthroughs in artificial…


The UK Has Ratified the Unified Patent Court Agreement

On World Intellectual Property Day, the UK ratified the Unified Patent Court…


Let's not panic about Brexit

So, it looks like the UK has voted to leave the EU. Like other areas, the way…