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THE UNIFIED PATENT COURT (UPC) - OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN 2018?
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog At the start of 2017 the expectation was that the UPC Agreement would …
BREXIT AND IP – LAW SOCIETY NOTE CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog The exact mechanics of how Brexit will materialise and what it would mean for …
“PORT CHARLOTTE” Whisky does not infringe the EU protected designation of origin (PDO) “PORTO” or “PORT” – Consideration needed urgently for protection of PDOs and GIs, UK and EU-wide, post-Brexit
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog The CJEU has confirmed that "Port Charlotte", registered as an EU trade …
Exhaustion, economic links and "unitary control" - the AG's opinion in the Schweppes trade mark reference
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog Trade mark rights may still be exhausted even if goods are imported …
Commission paper on IPR post-Brexit highlights the importance of resolving key issues prior to withdrawal
The European Commission has published "Position paper transmitted to EU27 on Intellectual property rights (including geographical indications)" (7 …
Patent and Pharma Update - June 2017
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog Our regular Patent and Pharma Update aims to keep you informed of recent …
EIOPA to publish guidance on sound principles for authorisation and supervision post-Brexit
The post below was first published on our Insurance blog EIOPA has published an interview given by Gabriel Bernardino, EIOPA Chair, which contains …
Digital Economy Act 2017: The pick 'n' mix assortment of provisions receives Royal Assent
The post below was first published on our Fintech blog The Digital Economy Act (the "Act") finally received Royal Assent on 27 April 2017 and the …
HELPING FMCG BUSINESSES PLAN FOR A POST-BREXIT FUTURE
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog Businesses with interwoven supply chains across the EU and beyond have …
BREXIT – WHAT IP ISSUES TO CONSIDER NOW
The post below was first published on our Intellectual Property blog We set out our thoughts and predictions upon how protection and …
COUNSEL'S OPINION SOUGHT BY UK IP GROUPS IN RELATION TO THE UPC AND BREXIT
Counsel's Opinion sought by UK IP groups on the possibilities for the UK to continue to participate in the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court post …
BREXIT: WHAT NOW FOR UPC AND IP IN THE UK AND ACROSS EUROPE?
Following the vote to leave, the future of the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court is far from clear. The UK currently remains within the EU. Only …
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