Pages Posts by category Category: Events Category: Latest Insights Lack of enablement in Amgen v Sanofi and Regeneron What’s cooking? Tefal gets red light for the ‘red spot’ Patenting in the Pandemic UKIPO “Green Channel” – can the patent system encourage more innovation in green technologies? UK IPO unveils new scheme for protecting Geographical Indications in the UK AI and IP – A report on CIPA’s Computer Technology Committee recommendations on AI and IP Creating a Corona Vaccine – how IP rights may play a part in its protection First use of STEALTH mark prevails again Trade mark rights IN THE RED! UK Intellectual Property Office – new rules soon on address for service It’s the Most Wonderful Mark of the Year: legal protection and use of seasonal slogan marks Appeals to the Appointed Person in the UK – the unappealing truth Defender or Pretender? BioScience Today – Is your IP Strategy fit for purpose? How do you win the battle against online trade mark infringement? Access to Intellectual Property (IP) Rights in a Time of Emergency – Patent Pools and Beyond Artificial Intelligence: Patentability and Inventorship in Europe WTR Anti-counterfeiting: A Global Guide 2020 Videoconferencing tips for EPO success The Court of Appeal in Mexichem confirms the utility of ‘Arrow’ declarations is highly fact specific Diversification of transport technology backed by UK Government funding WORLD IP DAY 2020: “INNOVATE FOR A GREEN FUTURE” – THREE GREEN TECH COMPANIES SPEAK TO AA THORNTON ABOUT THE ROLE IP HAS PLAYED IN MAKING THEIR BUSINESS A SUCCESS Returning to the Fold – the New Direction in Mobile Phone Designs THREE GREEN TECH COMPANIES SPEAK TO AA THORNTON ABOUT WHY THEY HAVE CHOSEN THE SUSTAINABLE PATH Innovation vs. Standardisation – Seeing the Light? Jet Suits – Making Your Commute A Breeze? Appeals to the Appointed Person in the UK – the unappealing truth Legal update – UK IPO COVID-19 response Playing detective with patent databases Artificial Intelligence – Our March 2020 report Bosch develops rapid test for COVID-19 Red Bull takes infringement matter by the horns F1 teams join fight against COVID-19 The benefits of Artificial Intelligence in the field of IP The challenges of Artificial Intelligence in the field of IP Artificial Intelligence and Trade Marks AA Thornton Go Electric with Ford BioScience Today article: Shanks v Unilever – An opening of the claim floodgates? Will Mercedes’ steering innovation send their drivers round the bend? Legal update – Sky v Skykick a closer analysis Kicking up a storm – a breakdown of Nike’s ground-breaking and controversial range of running shoes Patenting AI and computer simulation – an interview with Partner Mike Jennings EU Copyright Directive will not be implemented in UK WTR article summary – Tackling the stigma of disability in IP. Running an IP dispute – Podcast with LexisPSL First use of STEALTH mark prevails AAT Insights – Are some applicants gaming the system? ROCK CITY (Opposition), UK IPO, 1st July 2019 Website blocking injunction Nintendo v Sky UK Ltd House Marks: the Big Boys on the Block – a European perspective News in brief from the pharma and medical devices sectors – Summer 2019 trade mark decisions from the UK and EU EUIPO cancels MasterCard registrations: there are some things even MasterCard can’t buy Brexit update – A summary of the UK’s arrangements for EU IP rights if Brexit takes effect on 31 October Registered designs and the grace period in the EU A storm in a snow globe CJEU clips Red Bull’s wings New Patent Rules in Canada Revision of the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal Let’s cut to the CHEESE – a banquet of IP updates IC what you did there… World Intellectual Property Day 2019 – Innovation in Sports AAT Insights – Electric car innovation in patents Jet suit patent granted…but what’s new? Patent protection of medical devices AA Thornton attends the Wearable Technology Show 2019 ‘Being flexible’ by Stuart Greenwood Brexit update: EU Trade Marks Google Get Lucky East Anglia Business Magazine: The Importance of Intellectual Property Brexit update – January 2019 Brexit update – December 2018 RACETECH: The problem of counterfeiting in Motorsport BioScience Today – Patenting aerospace medicines Landmark UK Supreme Court Judgment in Warner Lambert v Generics (Mylan) & Actavis (Pregabalin / Lyrica) The Internet of Things – IoT Protection for cannabis-based IP J. Choo Limited v Liangliang Ren EU: Falsified Medicines Directive: Implications for parallel importers and of Brexit WIPO Magazine has announced the launch of a new tool linking patents and drugs: Pat-INFORMED “It’s immoral!” – Pitfalls of failing to register your trademarks; increased risks in China Brexit: Considerations for European Union Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs Preparations for AI patenting in Europe UK and the UPC: What Will Happen Post-Brexit? Assessment of “plausibility” requirement from the EPO perspective Transliterations Anti-counterfeiting 2018 – A Global Guide Is it true that if you don’t use it you lose it? The Carbon Car CRISPR: the gene editing tool and related patents Relaxing the tension between Publishing and Patenting: Practical Hints and Tips – Part two Relaxing the tension between Publishing and Patenting: The Legal Basis for Tension – Part One The use of silk in medical devices “Working Statements” at the Indian Patent Office – a recent petition may provide some much needed guidance Mighty MasSpec Pen IP helps Koenigsegg keep engine development ticking over A picture of health – how Bosch is making Hospitals smarter Michelin’s X is king IP Audits – What are they, and why should you have one? Current summary of the UK Patent Box regime AA Thornton’s guide to Government Grants, Loans and Tax Relief for Innovative SMEs and Start-ups CJEU confirms the territorial scope of a pan-European injunction in relation to Registered Community Designs The return of the doctrine equivalents – a WIPR article by Geoff Hussey & Varuni Paranavitane A patent history of atrial septal defect closure devices The Madrid Union welcomes its 100th member as Indonesia joins the International Trade Mark System EU – trade mark legislation changes – part 2 UK-China IP Symposium highlights importance of innovation Partner Ian Gill gives a talk on ‘Practical Advice for the Creative Industries’ The pitfalls of online shopping FDA clears adherence monitoring inhalation device Microsoft and Halliburton collaborate to digitally transform the oil and gas industry Standards – what can the IP sector learn from the automotive industry? Hybrid Vehicles – a simple guide Bosch driving car safety revolution – #STOPTHECRASH Turning a corner – overcoming a bad biking habit Webmarking registered designs New European Medical Devices Regulations – Improving standards for Patients English courts permit the grant of ‘Arrow’ declarations in the interest of providing commercial certainty Reversing my view of Parking Assist European patents no longer available for plants and animals obtained exclusively by means of an essentially biological process Actavis v Eli Lilly: UK Supreme Court reformulates patent infringement test Change of Rules 27 and 28 regarding patentability of plants and animals at the EPO Reforms to the UK legislation relating to Unjustified Threats actions Trade Mark licences in Saudi Arabia – You need to record them! For those about to rock at Glastonbury Festival… The KitKat case: To protect or not to protect: The fine lines Wrong number for Napp Pharmaceuticals in UK Buprenorphine infringement cases Then & Now – Brexit Paclitaxel SPC bound to fail February Focus on China Jimmy Choo stomps on cybersquatting February Focus on China Cupid’s arrow hits the mark: eHarmony succeed in opposing registration of “matchedharmony” The UK is leaving the European Union…so what now for IP rights in Europe? February Focus on China ‘A.A. Thornton: the best of both worlds’ an article by Geoff Hussey, Partner Co-existence of Trade Marks: European and the UK Genuine use in the EU Proposed reforms to the UK legislation relating to Unjustified Threats actions UKIPO publishes registered designs guidance EU Trade Secrets Directive Changes to the UK Patent Box – 30 June deadline An ethical victory at the EPO in the coffee war UK High Court finds patent for Metoject® technology invalid on the ground of obviousness Can you keep up with the PACE? Effects on IP rights should the UK exit from the European Union UPC opt-out fee abolished An economy of ideas New year, New laws Actavis v Eli Lilly To protect or not to protect: Maybe! Rio Olympic Games brand guidelines Proposed changes to UK Patent Box Validation of European Patents in Moldova To protect or not to protect, that is the question! Webmarking of Registered Designs UK IPO issues Practice Amendment Notice (1/15) Adjusted proposals for Unitary Patent fees considered by Select Committee The EPO clear things up New gTLD .sucks for brand owners… What will be the cost of obtaining Unitary Patent protection? Design Opinions Service An opinion on Opinions Patenting will significantly reduce tax burden for many UK companies Swiss claims – Full of holes? Continuing expansion of the Patent Prosecution Highway Cost savings now available, following Norway’s accession to the London Agreement A victory for Rihanna in the use of her image Anti-counterfeiting measures at the EU border – Applications for action by EU Customs Validation of European Patents in Morocco USPTO publishes guidance on patent eligibility ‘Fast Track’ processing of community trade mark applications Software-controlled “circumvention” of a problem fails to impress UK Court of Appeal For your ‘Must Do’ list – record your Design development history A new defence to patent infringement in the UK Foreign words as trade marks in Europe and UK A victory for rights holders over ISPs in obtaining blocking orders Domain name complaints under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) The CTM: then and now, and why national trade mark registrations are still important Changes to UK Design Law Eli Lilly v Human Genome Sciences Ltd Webmarking of patented products Amendments to PCT regulations Changes to New Zealand patent law Shanks v Unilever Plc & Others Retail store layout can be registered as a Trade Mark in Europe European patent validation agreement signed with Tunisia Medical use claims in Europe – does the format of the claim matter? .uk domain names launch China – are your trade marks protected? Denmark to ratify the Unified Patent Court agreement French Polynesia – changes to the system for Trade Mark protection UK High Court not receptive to Herceptin dosage regime Does intellectual property law strengthen and reward innovation? Design Protection – black and white, or a grey area? Update: GPPH Pilot Scheme EPO announces new divisional application fees GPPH Pilot Scheme Category: News Category: Past Events Attorneys / Staff