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Absolutely Not Registrable: Logos and Emblems

Absolutely Not Registrable: Logos and Emblems

As Trade Mark Attorneys, one of the questions we are asked  almost daily basis is whether new marks are registrable. As UK IPO practice is forever evolving, it can be helpful to conduct regular reviews of the kinds of marks being refused by the UK IPO. In the latest instalment of our seasonal round-up, we… Read more »

Clarity from EPO on Priority Entitlement in Patent Proceedings

Clarity from EPO on Priority Entitlement in Patent Proceedings

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the EPO recently delivered its long-awaited decision in the consolidated cases G 1/22 and G 2/22, bringing much-needed clarity to the contentious issue of priority entitlement. This decision not only reaffirms the EPO’s authority to assess entitlement to priority but also upholds the validity of the “PCT Joint Applicants… Read more »

‘Whack-a-mole’ Dynamic Website Blocking Order

‘Whack-a-mole’ Dynamic Website Blocking Order

The Background Sports events are a lucrative business, with the associated intellectual property rights highly guarded by the organisations authorised to broadcast them. However, the allure of easy money has tempted some to exploit sports broadcasts unlawfully. This resulted in the sentencing of five men in May 2023 who had been illegally streaming Premier League… Read more »

Mike Jennings recognised in IAM Strategy 300

Mike Jennings recognised in IAM Strategy 300

Mike Jennings has been recognised in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2023 (and in 2022). The IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2023 is an annual listing of individuals who lead the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximise the value of IP portfolios. Mike Jennings… Read more »

Where It’s Made Matters: The EU’s New Non-Agricultural GIs

Where It’s Made Matters: The EU’s New Non-Agricultural GIs

In an exciting development for brand owners, the EU has this week approved a new regulation that will allow the producers of distinctive craft and industrial products to protect their goods with a Geographical Indication. What is a Geographical Indication? Geographical indication protection rights (“GIs”) have been available for certain types of product in various… Read more »

EPO’s “10-day rule” to be abandoned effective from 1st November 2023

EPO’s “10-day rule” to be abandoned effective from 1st November 2023

From 1st November 2023, the “10-day rule” for notifications will no longer apply. For documents dated on or after 1st November 2023, deadlines will normally be calculated from the date of the letter, not from 10 days after the date of the letter. What is the “10-day rule”? Currently, a document is deemed to be… Read more »

AA Thornton’s IP Experts recognised in Who’s Who Legal 2023

AA Thornton’s IP Experts recognised in Who’s Who Legal 2023

Craig Turner and Ian Gill have been recognised in the Who’s Who Legal 2023 guide. Who’s Who Legal: IP recognises patent, trademark and copyright lawyers around the world who stand out for their excellence in both contentious and transactional matters. Craig Turner, Partner and UK Chartered and European Patent Attorney, is widely acknowledged as an… Read more »

From Locale to Label: Geographical Indications as Product Passports

From Locale to Label: Geographical Indications as Product Passports

In the evolving landscape of branding, a new trend is emerging where brands are embracing more than names, logos and packaging to differentiate their products. Imagine products having their own passports, which share stories about their origins and what makes them truly distinctive. These passports exist and they are known as Geographical Indications or simply… Read more »

Iceland (country) v Iceland (supermarket) – another chapter of the trade mark saga closed

Iceland (country) v Iceland (supermarket) – another chapter of the trade mark saga closed

In September 2022, I considered some recent developments in the Iceland trade mark saga in this article. Following those developments, the Grand Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (‘EUIPO’) has dismissed the appeals of Iceland Foods Limited (‘Iceland Foods’) and decided to invalidate its ICELAND trade marks. Background The British chain… Read more »

McLaren triples up and Ford brings it home

McLaren triples up and Ford brings it home

In a look at some of the latest patent filings in the automotive industry we highlight McLaren’s patent application to a powertrain using three electric motors, and application by Ford for a car that can drive itself away if the owner fails to keep up with repayments! McLaren – Patent Publication no. EP4112349 British supercar… Read more »

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