High Court upholds UKIPO decision: Halozyme's SPC appeal dismissed
On 16 December 2024, the High Court handed down its judgment in the case of Halozyme, Inc. v The Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
Food waste powers new battery breakthrough
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have discovered that wine and coffee byproducts could revolutionise battery technology. This innovative approach not only promises to make batteries more efficient and eco-friendly but also addresses significant sustainability concerns.
First draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been released
The European AI Office is currently facilitating the drawing-up of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The European Commission published the first draft of the Code on 14 November 2024. Further drafts are to be prepared, with the final version of the Code forecast to be released by 2 May 2025, in accordance with Article 56 (Codes of Practice) of the EU AI Act.
CJEU clarifies SPC eligibility for combination products
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued its long-awaited judgement on the interpretation of Articles 3(a) and (c) of the SPC Regulation in the joined cases C-119/22 and C-149/22.
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The EUIPO SME fund: A guide for SMEs
The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is a grant scheme designed to assist EU-based small and medium-sized enterprises in protecting their intellectual property rights.
A decisive moment for engineering biology: UK must act now to realise benefits
“Don’t fail to scale: seizing the opportunity of engineering biology”: The 1st report of 2024-2025 session of the Science and Technology Committee of the House of Lords published today.
GlobalFoundries and IBM settle their legal battle over trade secrets and breach of contract
Last Thursday GlobalFoundries and IBM announced they have reached a settlement in their long-running legal battle.
Enhancing cosmetic formulations: Do cosmeceuticals really work?
In recent years, the convergence of beauty and pharmaceuticals has given rise to a new category of skincare products: cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals blend cosmetic and pharmaceutical benefits and are designed to address skin complaints such as acne, dermatitis, and signs of aging.
CJEU clarifies SPC eligibility for combination products
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued its long-awaited judgement on the interpretation of Articles 3(a) and (c) of the SPC Regulation in the joined cases C-119/22 and C-149/22.
Keeping an eye on a potential appeal when summoned to ex-parte oral proceedings
We consider actions to take when responding to the summons and attending the oral proceedings that maximise your prospects for a successful appeal should your endeavours with the examining division ultimately prove unsuccessful.
AI Insights Corner
Welcome to our AI and IP Insights Corner, where we bring you the latest articles and thought leadership from our experts. Stay informed and gain a deeper understanding of the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the world of AI.
First draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice has been released
The European AI Office is currently facilitating the drawing-up of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice. The European Commission published the first draft of the Code on 14 November 2024. Further drafts are to be prepared, with the final version of the Code forecast to be released by 2 May 2025, in accordance with Article 56 (Codes of Practice) of the EU AI Act.
The rise and rise of functional chocolate
The term ‘functional chocolate’ could well be new to you, but as we continue to look for healthier alternatives to the treats we all love, it is a term that you are likely to become more familiar with in the very near future.
UP & UPC Hub
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is now in full swing. We are representing clients in some of the first cases before the UPC, and so understand the opportunities presented by this forum and strategies that can be deployed.
UPC’s first FRAND decision: Claimant friendly again?
The Mannheim local division of the UPC handed down a decision at the end of November 2024 on the issue of infringement of a SEP held by Panasonic. Panasonic alleged that the SEP was being infringed by Oppo’s sale of its devices.