Intellectual property (IP) ownership can sometimes become a complex and contentious issue even though everyone is supposed to be working together. The likelihood of issues arises when multiple employees, contractors or collaborators have contributed to the creation of IP.
Potter Clarkson is thrilled to be prominently placed in the esteemed IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2023.
Online brand protection is the umbrella term for the combination of strategies, activities, and measures businesses must take to safeguard their brand's reputation, intellectual property, and customer base in the digital environment.
There has been a third strike against Tesco in their long running saga with Lidl as Mrs Justice Smith has given another decision.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP) were finally introduced on 1 June 2023. During the run up to its launch, the majority of patent holders’ attention was focused on whether or not to opt out of the new system, a decision that was based on what the owner thought would best deliver their commercial objectives for each patent.
In this paper we will share some of the experience and expertise the EPO oppositions and appeals specialists in our patent team have amassed. It is experience and expertise you can use to maximise the commercial and strategic value of your patent portfolio.