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Unified Patent Court
One of the busiest representatives at the court, Müller counts a recent win for Philips as a particular highlight. He tells Sarah Speight about his experience of the UPC so far. 16 September 2024
Careers
New addition has more than 15 years’ experience dealing with patents in electronics and mechanical fields. 16 September 2024
Patents
Enforcement of IP is sparse in the beauty industry but one company has its eye on the ball. Lawyers from Fenwick tell Sarah Speight how they led their client to a patent victory over eyelash extension tech. 13 September 2024
Trademarks
From movies and jewellery to the cartoon Willis from Tunis, Tunisia’s women are using modern IP tools to protect ancient skills and challenge old inequalities, says Vera Albino of Inventa 13 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Seminal report says pan-adoption of Unitary Patent plays important role in bloc’s competitiveness | UPC in force in 18 out of 27 member states | IP professionals should ‘possibly be subsidised’ to support UP uptake. 13 September 2024
Trademarks
London court dismisses easyGroup’s trademark infringement claims against easyfundraising | Judge rules no “likelihood of confusion” between the brands | Defendant says easyGroup's claims were "ridiculous". 12 September 2024
Careers
Deal marks the third major M&A to be announced so far this month |
Combined firms have a total gross revenue of more than $742 million | Business marriage seen as “natural fit and clear win-win”. 12 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Data visualisations based on the court’s activity from June to August reveal that the use of English is growing, German divisions are dominating, and appeals are creeping up, writes Marisa Woutersen. 11 September 2024
Trademarks
UK High Court upholds UKIPO decision to reject Cyprus’ Halloumi Foundation
appeal | Swedish cheese maker can go ahead with ‘Grilloumi’ and ‘Grilloumaki’ marks | Decision will be significant for future trademark cases considering collective marks. 11 September 2024
Trade secrets
Police official says case has ‘shaken foundation of economic security’ according to local reports | Former Samsung exec allegedly stole secrets to set up semiconductor factory in China 11 September 2024
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