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25 November 2020

Update to UK Supplementary Protection Certificates after Brexit

Author: Lucy Holt

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17 November 2020

Partners represent Maucher Jenkins in new diversity and inclusion "think tank"

Author: Holly Whitlock

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12 November 2020

Latest revisions to Chinese patent law

Author: Handong Ran

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11 November 2020

Brexit Guidelines: your Trade Marks and Designs after the transition period

Key Contacts: James Cross, Katie Cameron

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30 October 2020

Partner Handong Ran speaks at Guangzhou Intellectual Property Protection Centre training session

Author: Handong Ran

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28 October 2020

ECJ rules no new SPC for drug already authorised for different use

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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22 October 2020

Sevenfold increase in battery technology patenting at the EPO, but not yet enough to save the planet

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Edward Belknap

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22 October 2020

Maucher Jenkins celebrates recognition from Chambers UK

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15 October 2020

Wheely good result for BMW in the Patents Court

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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14 October 2020

Patent infringement lawsuit against producer of wood pellets

Author: Dr. Gerrit Schultz

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8 October 2020

CJEU decides on trade mark liability for independent acts by third parties

Authors: Mark Webster, Dr. Ulrike Kaufmann (née Zorr)

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8 October 2020

Nosecco’s Trade Mark Appeal Falls Flat

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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1 October 2020

Maucher Jenkins awarded top tier ranking by Legal 500 for fourth consecutive year

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30 September 2020

UK Supreme Court confirms that global licence of SEPs is FRAND

Author: James Cross

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11 September 2020

COVID-19 and financial slowdown won’t stop European Innovation

Key contact: Hugh Dunlop

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20 August 2020

EPC and PCT-EPO Guidelines user consultation published by the European Patent Office

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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17 August 2020

Anti-surrender injunctions: a new legal pathway to counter patent surrender/divisional tactics?

Authors: Dr. Manuel Kunst, Dr. Janet Strath

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5 August 2020

Brompton wins ruling before CJEU over iconic bicycle design

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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27 July 2020

Maucher Jenkins participates in 2020 China Medical Device Intellectual Property Summit

Speaker: Handong Ran

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27 July 2020

Victory squared for Ritter Sport in trade mark battle with Milka

Key Contacts: Katie Cameron, Dr. Cornelius Mertzlufft-Paufler

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21 July 2020

IPCom v Vodafone: the Patents Court found IPCom's patent was valid, essential and infringed in amended form

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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20 July 2020

General Court confirms differences between designs for wood-splitting tools insufficient to dispel impression of déjà vu

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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17 July 2020

Handong Ran appointed as expert of Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Association

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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14 July 2020

Fishy design canned: the General Court finds it is not what is inside, but what is outside that counts

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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14 July 2020

Maucher Jenkins to provide innovation advice at University of Portsmouth funding round

Key Contact: Dr. Nick Wright

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9 July 2020

Regeneron v Kymab - Supreme Court reverses Court of Appeal Decision on what constitutes sufficient disclosure

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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1 July 2020

COVID-19 Intellectual Property Offices updates

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19 June 2020

FT once again names Maucher Jenkins one of Europe's leading patent law firms

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17 June 2020

Maucher Jenkins Partner takes part in British Innovative Technology and Smart Medicine Symposium

Speaker: Handong Ran

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15 June 2020

Taxi for Aiwa: Aiwa Co Ltd v Aiwa Corp

Authors: Richard Parsons, Dr. Janet Strath

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3 June 2020

An overview of the German utility model: the so called 'small patent'

Authors: Johannes Lange, Dr. Ulrike Kaufmann (née Zorr)

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1 June 2020

IoT Lights Up: exploring the patenting of the Internet of Things

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Joshua Davies

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29 May 2020

12.9% increase in Trade Mark filings in UK in 2019

Author: Joanne Ling

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27 May 2020

Odour in the court: CJEU finds that General Court applied the wrong method for comparing trade marks

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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26 May 2020

Maucher Jenkins participates in company promotion conference held at ATLAS

Speaker: Handong Ran

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19 May 2020

Maucher Jenkins and Elevator sign new Dundee partnership agreement

Key Contacts: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Fiona Kellas

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15 May 2020

G3/19 opinion issued - the final word on the patentability of animals and plants derived from essentially biological processes?

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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13 May 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

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5 May 2020

Handong Ran selected as Expert of Guangdong Overseas Intellectual Property Protection Expert Committee

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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1 May 2020

COVID-19 Support for Businesses

Key Contacts: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Michael Nielen

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30 April 2020

The State Intellectual Property Administration of China proposes the 2020-2021 IP Protection Promotion Plans

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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25 April 2020

Shenzhen Nanshan Overseas IP Collaboration Service Platform Launched

Speaker: Handong Ran

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14 April 2020

Coronavirus and Intellectual Property Law

Authors: Dr. Edward Rainsford, Joshua Davies

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8 April 2020

IP Considerations for Diagnostic Methods

Key Contacts: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Fiona Kellas

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6 April 2020

Innovation thrives in Scotland

Key Contacts: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Fiona Kellas

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3 April 2020

Some of the world’s most recognisable logos are practising social distancing

Author: Stephanie Foy

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2 April 2020

EPO shifts to videoconferencing

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30 March 2020

Second Medical Use could help find a treatment for COVID-19

Author: Dr. Ulrike Kaufmann (née Zorr)

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27 March 2020

Maucher Jenkins in China donates surgical masks to Europe

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23 March 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak – Maucher Jenkins Update

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20 March 2020

End of the line for the European Unified Patent Court?

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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13 March 2020

Recent development of FRAND guidelines in German courts

Authors: Dr. Michael Nielen, Dr. Ulrike Kaufmann (née Zorr)

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28 February 2020

UK Government confirms no involvement in UPC

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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27 February 2020

Artificial Intelligence deprived of IP rights?

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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24 February 2020

CRISPR/Cas9 – High Stakes and Lessons for Patenting

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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18 February 2020

Rejection of infringement of design rights in baby bath leaves Shnuggle feeling blue

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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14 February 2020

Shanks v Unilever: the sweet smell of success

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Dr. Janet Strath

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12 February 2020

Maucher Jenkins Partner Handong Ran named in Expert Pool of Beijing Municipal Intellectual Property Office

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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11 February 2020

Filing of Supplemental Data to support patentability of pharmaceutical inventions in China

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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10 February 2020

Maucher Jenkins Donates Surgical Masks to Wuhan

Key China Contact: Handong Ran

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8 February 2020

IP rights in the context of artificial intelligence

Author: Dr. Ulrike Kaufmann (née Zorr)

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3 February 2020

IP Audits Plus Scheme 2020

Key Contact: Reuben Jacob

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31 January 2020

Patents Court holds machine gun ammunition bag patent infringed but refuses damages inquiry

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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28 January 2020

Pharma Update: More than one SPC for the Same Medical Product in case of a second Marketing Authorisation?

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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24 January 2020

Patents Court finds Conversant patent invalid in smartphone dispute

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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20 January 2020

Glaxo gets puffed out: High Court finds colour purple not distinctive for asthma inhaler

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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16 January 2020

Special requirements for belated appeal fee corrections under Rule 139 EPC

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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3 January 2020

Fomanu AG v EUIPO: Genuine use does not extend to CDs, DVDs and software

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30 December 2019

EU Trade Marks & Designs under UK Withdrawal Agreement

Key Contacts: Angela Fox, Katie Cameron

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23 December 2019

Continuity for Maucher Jenkins after Brexit

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19 December 2019

United Wineries: Proving genuine use of EUTM

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16 December 2019

Malta aid service is denied EUTM on flag mark

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10 December 2019

European Investment Cooperation Exchange Conference Successfully held in Dongguan, Guangdong

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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10 December 2019

The benefits of the EPO-CNIPA PCT deal

Author: James Cross

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9 December 2019

Maucher Jenkins new office space in Shenzhen

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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4 December 2019

Beko trade mark proceedings suspension request rejected

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2 December 2019

Carry On Films - The Trade Mark Dispute!

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25 November 2019

Making the Most of Brand Surveys in the UK and Germany

Authors: Angela Fox, Jessica Bucher

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15 November 2019

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Intellectual Property Trade Expo 2019

Attendee: Handong Ran

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14 November 2019

Ray of Light: UK High Court finds copyright subsists in ephemeral artistic work

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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28 October 2019

Brexit's potential impact on Intellectual Property in the UK

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25 October 2019

Trade Mark infringement on parallel imports of medical devices

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21 October 2019

Virgin trade mark dispute in no brand extension

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20 October 2019

Patents after Brexit

Key Contact: Hugh Dunlop

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18 October 2019

New trade marks: sound, motion and others!

Author: Katie Cameron

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18 October 2019

European Patent Application information seminar at Robosense

Author: Handong Ran

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17 October 2019

Training session held by Maucher Jenkins at Ubtech

Author: Handong Ran

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15 October 2019

Monopoly trade mark dispute reveals issues of genuine use

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11 October 2019

Adidas' branding battle over three stripes mark continues

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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10 October 2019

Trade marking a film title proves difficult for Constantin Film

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4 October 2019

Trade Mark Decision Goes Pear-Shaped for Apple Inc.

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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4 October 2019

Intersecting lines, soles and stripes

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3 October 2019

Innovation thrives in the UK

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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2 October 2019

Maucher Jenkins once again receives top ranking from Legal 500

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20 September 2019

2019 Global Trade in Services Summit attended by Maucher Jenkins

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19 September 2019

Court of Appeal confirms strike-out of claim for loss under “unlawful means” tort

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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19 September 2019

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) meets a delegation from Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)

Author: Handong Ran

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18 September 2019

Maucher Jenkins' reception for AIPPI World Congress 2019

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16 September 2019

Conversant with Added Matter: Patent essential for telecommunications standard found invalid in FRAND dispute

Authors: Timothy Young, Dr. Janet Strath

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13 September 2019

CJEU considers effect of bad faith on trade mark registrations

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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13 September 2019

Foul play: EU General Court finds NEYMAR trade mark filed in bad faith

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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11 September 2019

Haas Formula I Car’s Stag’s Head Logo Bucked by IPEC

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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9 September 2019

IPR Risk Prevention and Control Training Session for Export-oriented Enterprises in Nanjing

Author: Handong Ran

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4 September 2019

China Intellectual Property Annual Conference 2019

Author: Handong Ran

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8 August 2019

Changes to USA Trade Mark Rules

Author: Dr. Manuel Kunst

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7 August 2019

2019 International Intellectual Property Macau Forum

Key Contact: Handong Ran

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6 August 2019

The First “Maritime Silk Road” Intellectual Property Innovation and International Cooperation Forum

Author: Handong Ran

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31 July 2019

Patent Ownership: Being an employee did not benefit Mr Kite!

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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29 July 2019

Patents court hoses down allegation of prior use

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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25 July 2019

Maucher Jenkins participates in IP training program at Visionox

Author: Handong Ran

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5 July 2019

High Court Grabs Gleissner by the Bigly Bad Faith Filing: Make Applications Great Again!

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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1 July 2019

IPEC Fashions Trade Mark Infringement Decision out of Repackaging and Resale of Bracelet Links

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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28 June 2019

2019 Midea Group Intellectual Property Summit

Attendees: Dr. Michael Nielen, Alvin Lam

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26 June 2019

A Formstein Defence to Patent Infringement in the UK?

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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22 June 2019

AIPLA Delegation visits China

Author: Handong Ran

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5 June 2019

Enercon feels the wind in trade mark dispute with CJEU

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4 June 2019

Trade Mark Success for Nivea in Smoking Opposition

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3 June 2019

No Boo-quets for Monster Energy in Trade Mark Oppositions

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2 June 2019

Using online Trade Mark databases proves sticky for EUIPO

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1 June 2019

Trade Marks and Cheese?

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30 May 2019

Non-distinctive Trade Mark troubles: KBF Enterprises v Gladiator Nutrition 3.0

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29 May 2019

Colour Protection Wars

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28 May 2019

'Monopoly' on Nature and Form of Evidence when proving Genuine Use

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27 May 2019

Geographical Names and the Price of Fame

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24 May 2019

Vague and Overly Broad Specifications Increase Likelihood of Confusion

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23 May 2019

Seminar on Intellectual Property Management under the New Economic Situation

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21 May 2019

Maucher Jenkins retains rankings for Patent & Trade Mark Prosecution in MIP IP Stars Awards 2019

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17 May 2019

Actavis v ICOS: Obvious-to-Try a Dose of Clarity

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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13 May 2019

Pre-Action Disclosure not helped by Aggressive Marketing

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10 May 2019

Red Bull in a Trade Mark Dilemma

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9 May 2019

Come Fly with me: Online activity in trade mark oppositions

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9 May 2019

Seminar for Intellectual Property Rights & Trade Facilitation

Author: Handong Ran

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8 May 2019

Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

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7 May 2019

Trade Mark Reputations slip up Kipling

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6 May 2019

Trade Marking Band Names

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3 May 2019

Does Amazon infringe trade marks? Examining the role of third party distributers

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30 April 2019

2019 Nanjing Intellectual Property Protection and International Business Environment Optimization Forum

Author: Handong Ran

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30 April 2019

New Law on Foreign Investment into China

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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29 April 2019

Maucher Jenkins at US Brexit Roadshow

Author: James Cross

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29 April 2019

2019 International Intellectual Property Application & Project Cooperation Conference

Authors: Handong Ran, Dr. Edward Rainsford

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25 April 2019

Maucher Jenkins Joins the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC)

Author: Dr. Matthew Yip

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17 April 2019

Clients in the news

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17 April 2019

The Future of MedTech with Digital Health

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Fiona Kellas

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16 April 2019

Meeting with UK Trade Commissioner to China

Author: Handong Ran

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15 April 2019

Bringing Unresponsive Infringers to Heel

Authors: Angela Fox, Mark Webster

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30 March 2019

Mamas and Papas have a bumpy ride in invalidity application

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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22 March 2019

Post-Brexit Numbering of EU Trade Marks and Designs

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Katie Cameron

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25 February 2019

Intellectual Property Cooperation with Shenzhen Municipality

Authors: Handong Ran, Dr. Matthew Yip

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8 February 2019

Patenting Peppers: Who decides what is patentable at the EPO?

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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3 February 2019

Second Medical Uses: when is a drug prescribed "for" pain?

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29 January 2019

CJEU and High Court Dismiss SPC for PrEP

Author: Lucy Holt

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27 January 2019

What is a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC)?

Author: Lucy Holt

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25 January 2019

Anticipating Hard Brexit: Continuity for Importers of Grey Goods to the UK, but Exporters to the EEA Beware

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Mark Webster

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24 January 2019

IP Appellate Court Established in China

Authors: Handong Ran, Dr. John Parkin

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23 January 2019

The Frand Zone: Huawei Loses its Appeal

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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21 January 2019

Qualcomm v Apple before Munich District Court

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16 January 2019

New forms of marks may be registered in the UK from January 2019

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16 January 2019

The multimedia phenomenon reaches German trademark law: alterations in German trademark law

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Michael Nielen

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8 January 2019

European Patent Applications: Focus on Morocco

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7 January 2019

Patent department now ranked in tier 2 by Legal 500

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19 December 2018

Skating on Thin Ice: The Court of Appeal Expands on the Circumstances when an Immaterial Variant may Amount to Patent Infringement

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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30 November 2018

Patenting Software in China

Author: Handong Ran

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29 November 2018

Maucher Jenkins Opens New Office in Shenzhen!

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21 November 2018

The Great British Break Off: trade marks and designs through the Brexit transition

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20 November 2018

A Swansong for the Unofficial Souvenir Trade?

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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8 November 2018

Technology Transfer with China

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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1 November 2018

Maucher Jenkins recognised by Legal 500 UK and Chambers UK

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1 October 2018

UK Implementation of the New Trade Mark Directive

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1 October 2018

What's in a Name?

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1 October 2018

Prick up your ears: have you heard the one about the tattoo artist and the cacti shop?

Authors: Angela Fox, Stephanie Foy

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1 October 2018

Much Ado about Clothing: Discontinuance Dismissed

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1 October 2018

The Great British Break Off: how will Brexit affect UK Trade Marks?

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27 September 2018

Trump International trumped

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27 September 2018

Flag It Up: Trade marking a flag could now be possible

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27 September 2018

You say “prost”, I say “slàinte”, but when is whisky called Scotch?

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27 September 2018

Plymouth ship sets sail for gin

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27 September 2018

Simply red: CJEU rules that Louboutin red sole mark is not a shape

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27 September 2018

Three stripes and you’re out – Adidas’ branding battle continues

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27 September 2018

In one fell swoosh: Nike's London headache

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18 August 2018

The clock is ticking for counterfeit websites

Key Contact: Katie Cameron

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17 August 2018

Puma wins trade mark cat fight

Key Contact: Katie Cameron

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15 August 2018

Admissibility of fresh evidence: appealing summary of the principles

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12 August 2018

Cook-alike: do Spanish consumers have poor English?

Key Contact: Katie Cameron

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11 August 2018

CJEU confirms flexible deadlines for additional evidence are possible in certain cases

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10 August 2018

A tale of two letters: GC finds no likelihood of confusion between EW and WE

Key Contact: Katie Cameron

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9 August 2018

Exploring the Blockchain patent landscape

Key Contact: Alvin Lam

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9 August 2018

No change for IPRs in the event of Hard Brexit

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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7 August 2018

Pump it up! Success for our German Trade Marks Team

Authors: Dr. Michael Nielen, Dr. Gerrit Schultz

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18 July 2018

Nexus IE Collaboration

Authors: Dr. Edward Rainsford, Lucy Holt

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10 July 2018

Brexit: the implications for Trade Marks and Design protection and profession in the UK

Authors: Tanya Buckley, Dr. Janet Strath

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21 June 2018

EU to introduce Copyright Rules “for the Digital Age"

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11 June 2018

Maucher Jenkins Shenzhen Office - Coming Soon!

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21 May 2018

Dealing in "grey" goods: now black & white that it's a civil offence and criminal offence

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21 May 2018

Shape of black cab fares badly on route to registration

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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21 May 2018

Blue sky thinking: can lack of intention to use a trade mark constitute bad faith?

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21 May 2018

News Snippets

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21 May 2018

All sorts of colours and shapes: a summary of non-traditional trade marks

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21 May 2018

Dare to suck a Dextro Energy?

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21 May 2018

European Perspectives: Brexit - the implications for IP and for Maucher Jenkins

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16 May 2018

"Dictated by Technical Character" Defence fails before Court in Brussels

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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14 May 2018

EU and UK negotiate for IP Rights to go on in the UK after Brexit

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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14 May 2018

UK Ratifies the Hague Agreement

Author: David Musker

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14 May 2018

Nintendo v Bigben: an over-broad defence for accessory-makers

Author: David Musker

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14 May 2018

Acacia, Audi and others: a broad defence for spare part makers – with strings attached

Authors: David Musker, Dr. John Parkin

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14 May 2018

“Magnitone™” electronic facial skin care devices infringe L’Oreal’s RCD

Author: Katie Cameron

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14 May 2018

High Court issues guidance on how to shorten design trials

Author: Andrew van den Bent-Kelly

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14 May 2018

Sucker Blow For Thread Lifter

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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14 May 2018

Doceram – clarity or confusion on functional designs?

Author: David Musker

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14 May 2018

Proposed Option to Defer Examination at the EPO

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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14 May 2018

UK Court of Appeal provides welcome guidance on what constitutes a sufficient disclosure

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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14 May 2018

Trying Times for Patent Owners in the Court of Appeal: Actavis v ICOS

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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14 May 2018

Generics v Yeda Research Doctrine of equivalents does not [yet] apply when assessing novelty

Author: Dr. Janet Strath

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14 May 2018

Spot of bother - no shortcut to proper claim analysis

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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14 May 2018

EPO reaffirms its position on the allowability of undisclosed disclaimers

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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14 May 2018

Changes to the EPO Guidelines - Summons as a First Action in Examination

Author: Dr. Silke Petzold

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14 May 2018

IP Considerations in Digital Health

Author: Dr. Fiona Kellas

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27 March 2018

Maucher Jenkins launches new website

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23 March 2018

IPEC holds wedding dress designs infringed: no happy-ever-after for ex-employees

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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22 January 2018

High Court throws out claim for loss under the 'unlawful means' tort

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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16 January 2018

Actavis v Lilly: the madness begins

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Janet Strath

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11 January 2018

Maucher Jenkins noted as top filing firm

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3 January 2018

No cactus of peace: a prickly issue of genuine use

Authors: Katie Cameron, Dr. Janet Strath

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27 November 2017

European Patent Office Attacks its Examination Backlog

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Andrew van den Bent-Kelly

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24 November 2017

High Court re-confirms Actavis approach for determining claim scope of variants

Author: Alvin Lam

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17 October 2017

Challenging UKIPO decisions

Author: Reuben Jacob

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17 October 2017

Patenting GUIs in the UK

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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17 October 2017

Update on Bolar exemptions in Europe

Author: Dr. Edward Rainsford

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17 October 2017

Patent Litigation in China

Author: Handong Ran

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13 September 2017

Maucher Jenkins at the CPAC 2017 in Beijing

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Handong Ran

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12 September 2017

Unwired Planet v Huawei - the FRAND injunction

Authors: James Cross, Dr. Janet Strath

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15 August 2017

Humira patent rights shot by "Fujifilm declaration"

Authors: Dr. Manuel Kunst, Dr. Janet Strath

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14 August 2017

Policy shapes the law as Court of Appeal considers KitKat

Authors: Angela Fox, Dr. Janet Strath

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31 July 2017

UK Supreme Court grasps nettle of doctrine of equivalents

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Dr. Janet Strath

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5 June 2017

Compulsory Licensing under a Unitary Patent

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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1 June 2017

Colour purple case applied in English Court of Appeal

Authors: Angela Fox, Dr. Janet Strath

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16 May 2017

Impacts of Brexit - Observations from China

Author: Handong Ran

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16 May 2017

UK court rules on patentability of aesthetic creations

Authors: James Cross, Oliver Poskett

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16 May 2017

"Arrow" declarations: Defence against submarine divisionals and opting European patent applications out of the UPC

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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16 May 2017

EPO increases its output

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Dr. John Parkin

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11 May 2017

Maucher Jenkins Secures Win on High Court Transfer Application

Author: Angela Fox

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29 March 2017

Theresa May triggers the process for the UK to leave the European Union

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6 March 2017

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court: Practice and Procedure (2nd Edition) by Angela Fox, now launched

Author: Angela Fox

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8 February 2017

Maucher Jenkins retains ranking for Trade Mark Prosecution in the 2017 MIP IP Stars Awards

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18 January 2017

World Trademark Review ranks Maucher Jenkins amongst top trademark firms 2017

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24 November 2016

ITMA becomes CITMA on its 82nd Anniversary

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22 November 2016

Maucher Jenkins at MEDICA – the world's biggest medical trade fair

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17 November 2016

Launch of Intellectual Property Enterprise Court: Practice and Procedure 2nd Edn

Author: Angela Fox

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13 October 2016

The post-Brexit picture for Orphan Drugs

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20 September 2016

IP in the digital age: a tricky path ahead for pharma companies

Author: James Cross

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14 September 2016

RGC Jenkins & Co and Maucher Börjes Jenkins combine to become Maucher Jenkins

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14 September 2016

Altogether stronger

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13 September 2016

EPO guidelines on software claims

Authors: Hugh Dunlop, Alvin Lam

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13 September 2016

UK court of appeal awards damages for misuse of trade secrets

Author: Hugh Dunlop

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5 September 2016

Fighting unfair competition in the UK and Germany: An Anglo-German perspective

Authors: Angela Fox, Dr. Michael Nielen

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25 August 2016

Your one-stop-shop for intellectual property advice

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3 August 2016

Result of UKIPO consultation on proposed changes to patent rules announced

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5 July 2016

EPO - changes in examination fee refunds

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4 July 2016

IPO speech on post-Brexit national and international concerns regarding the IP landscape

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24 June 2016

Business as usual for Jenkins as UK decides to commence negotiation for exit from the EU

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6 June 2016

Fortune favours the brave

Authors: Reuben Jacob, Dr. Fiona Kellas

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31 May 2016

Maucher Jenkins at INTA's Annual Meeting in Barcelona

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23 May 2016

MIP names Jenkins Partners IP Stars for 2016

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19 April 2016

Purple wars… Nestlé v Cadbury

Key Contacts: Angela Fox, Joanne Ling

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5 April 2016

Lessons to be learned from the well-publicised Trunki case

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18 March 2016

All change in trade marks…

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14 March 2016

Supreme Court draws a line under Trunki case

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9 March 2016

No fee for opting out of the Unified Patent Court; reduced fees for SMEs

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15 February 2016

Southern Manufacturing Show 9th to 11th February, 2016

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22 January 2016

Expediting the European Grant Procedure

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15 January 2016

US company enjoined from preventing 3D printing products of Pearl being sold on Amazon

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1 December 2015

Registration of Granted UK or EP Patents in Various Jurisdictions Worldwide

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