30th Nov 2020
The rules governing address for service for intellectual property rights in the United Kingdom will change after the UK exits the European Union on 1 January 2020. Subject to legislative implementation, which is expected this week, from 1 January 2021 the UKIPO will no longer accept addresses in the EEA as a valid address for service. As a result, any party wishing to file an application for a trade mark, patent or registered design will need to appoint an address for service within the UK, Gibraltar or the Channel Islands.
23rd Nov 2020
The EPO recently reported the results of an ongoing pilot project for Opposition hearings by videoconference (ViCo) and at the same time announced that all Examination and Opposition oral proceedings between 4 January 2021 and 15 September 2021 will be held by ViCo.Opposition hearings will be delayed until after 15th September 2021 only where there are serious reasons preventing the use of ViCo and agreement of the parties to the proceedings is no longer required.
30th Oct 2020
On 17th October 2020, China approved the fourth amendment to the China Patent Law, which will come into effect on 1st June 2021. This amendment introduces a number of changes to Chinese patent law, with the introduction of patent term extensions (PTEs), patent term adjustments (PTAs) and a patent linkage system being of particular interest to both originator and generic pharmaceutical companies operating in China
28th Oct 2020
Increasing focus is being directed to developing Li-ion battery technology, particularly in view of the expected surge in uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the near to short term. It is not hard to imagine a future where battery powered EVs have replaced many, if not all, of the internal combustion engines on our roads. However, a number of concerns arise when looking towards this battery powered future, and highlight the need for robust recycling practices and technologies.
28th Oct 2020
The United Kingdom’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) recently released a report on sectors of the economy which make the most intensive use of intellectual property (IP) rights, and how much these sectors contribute to the UK economy.
5th Oct 2020
Concise guide to Brexit and intellectual property
5th Oct 2020
Brexit and intellectual property – a guide
5th Oct 2020
Brexit and intellectual property – FAQs in detail