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IP Europe Quarterly
The publications in this section have been written by our attorneys. The peer reviewers are usually our attorneys but where appropriate we may ask external experts.
As a collection they cover all aspects of European Intellectual Property law and practice, including analysis of interesting decisions from the courts and EPO Boards of Appeal, discussion of procedural and institutional developments within the European IP framework, and in-depth studies of whole areas of IP law.
These publications are written primarily with other IP professionals in mind, and generally conclude with practice points and general advice.
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IP Europe Quarterly - Winter 2012/2013 Digest
IP Europe Quarterly - Winter 2012/2013 Digest
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2012
December 2012
Pan-European injunction pulled out of the fire
Recent study recommends key changes to Community Trade Mark system
Biological deposits for patenting purposes in Europe
Proposed expansion of the UK IPO Opinions Service
IP Europe Quarterly - Quarter 3 2012 Digest
Co-ownership of patents across Europe
Cookie Law – what is to be done?
Keeping it real – genuine use in the EU
IP TRANSLATOR – what now for goods/services in trade mark law?
Further authorised uses of active ingredients can now be relied upon for SPCs – the impact of the Neurim judgment
UK Copyright Law – Changes Afoot
Small claims, small beer?
A peek inside the Patent Box
When are internet publications and emails deemed disclosed to the public?
IP Europe Quarterly - Quarter 2 2012 Digest
Petitions for review under Article 112A EPC: the challenge of setting aside EPC Board of Appeal decisions
Supplementary Protection Certificates: does my patent protect the active ingredients of an authorised medicine?
Exemption from Infringement: the EU Bolar Directive
The Correct Expert is a Prophylactic to Rejection!
Samsung Presses Apple
Reveal Day - New Generic Top Level Domain Applications Announced
Shape & Packaging Trade Marks: Comparing Recent Decisions
IP Europe Quarterly - Quarter 1 2012 Digest
Expedition of English Patent Litigation
Patent Prosecution Highway: The Expanding Network – Update
Brüstle v Greenpeace (C-34/10): The End For Patents Relating to Human Embryonic Stem Cells in Europe?
Priority in Europe: who owns “the right”
Has the Concrete Set? Patentable Utility of Biological/Biotechnological Inventions in Europe and the UK
2011
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
What a Difference a Day Makes – Changes in Deadlines Associated with the UK Patents Act 1977
Chalk it Up to Experience- the Importance of a Timely Recordal of Assignment
Stem cell patent decision issued by CJEU
Double Patenting
Patenting crystalline forms in Europe
A Guide to Invoking the Specific Mechanism for Parallel Imports of Medicinal Products
New Italian Opposition Procedures Do Not Reduce Variability in Time Limits Across EU
Do You Feel Threatened? An Update in Light of the ‘Best Buy’ Judgment from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Surgical Method Exclusion Update: The Risk Matrix
What Exactly Does A Trade Mark List of Goods/Services Cover?
Expansion of Generic Top Level Domain Names Approved
Dust settles in Dyson’s latest clean-up attempt
UK patent infringement - how to avoid contributing to your own downfall
2010
December 2010
UK High Court Judgment Rules Initial Interest Confusion can lead to Trade Mark Infringement
Late Entry of International Applications in the UK National Phase or European Regional Phase
Change in deadline for filing Trade Mark Oppositions in the UK does not reduce variability in time limits across the EU
Poisonous EPC Divisionals - Just as you thought it was safe....
UK Company Names Tribunal actions: what are they and what needs to be shown?
Should an IPO Opinion be part of your strategy?
New domain names are coming - is your protection sufficient?
Do you feel threatened?
Litigants beware – groundless threats provisions rear their face again
Statistics for EPO Oppositions and Appeals – Update
Dust settles on software and other excluded inventions following G3/08 and Bilski Decisions
Accelerated Prosecution of patent applications at the EPO and UK IPO – an update
Use of a Trade Mark to invalidate a Registered Community Design
Invalidity of Registered Community Designs: Conflict between Designs
Importance of co-existence Agreements and consent to registration clauses confirmed by UK Courts
Appeal Decision Emphasises Care Needed In Renewing Community Trade Marks
Extension of UK Patent Rights
Enlarged Board of Appeal gives its Opinion on current EPO case law on computer implemented inventions
2009
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
Recent EPC rule changes raise the bar for Applicants
Recent EPC rule changes restrict filing of Divisional Applications
Brand Owners dealt a blow by Advocate General opinion on Google AdWords
Opposition/Intervention and Litigation: Parallel proceedings at the UK court and the EPO
Award of costs in proceedings before the Comptroller: A look at the factors affecting the decision
Biogen insufficient to catch simple product claims
EPO practice on dealing with Incorporation by Reference in a specification
Lessening the burden of costs of patent litigation for SMEs
Employees awarded compensation for outstanding benefit
Customs seizure procedures of IPR infringing goods at UK and European Union borders
Broad construction of licence agreement upheld by Court of Appeal keeps royalties flowing
Smell-Alikes case improves position for brand owners
Appeals over patentability of software continue to fail in UK
2008
December 2008
November 2008
Post-Grant Amendment: Restoring Legal Certainty - UK court ruling on post-EPC2000 discrepancies
How far can reputation extend registered trade mark rights? Update
Exclusion from patentability of mental acts
Regime change in England and Wales: A dosage of EPO medicine
Patent Pending as a Deterrent
Reach-Through Claims: Worthwhile or Not?
The Patent Prosecution Highway - Update
The Mr Spicy case - keywords on internet search engines and trade mark infringement.
Statistics for EPO Oppositions and Appeals - Update
Infringement and Validity of Community Registered Designs
Smell-Alike Perfumes
Strategic implications of claims fee increases at the EPO
The internet as a source of prior art: the EPO's view
Parallel Importation of Medicinal Products within the European Union: The “Specific Mechanism”
European Trade Mark Law and Parallel Imports of Pharmaceutical Products
Exemption from Infringement - The EU Bolar Directive (pdf version)
A Closer Look at Patent Office Infringement & Validity Opinions
The Shape of Things to Come
Exemption from Infringement - The EU Bolar Directive (zip version)
UK Trade Marks Law Change
Estoppel in Contentious Trade Mark Proceedings - Update
