Duncan Bucknell
Strategic Intellectual Property
European Patents – do applicants have to amend the description to match the allowed claims? Finally there is a referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (G1/25) to sort out this...
EPO enlarged board of appeal rules that non-reproducible commercial products are prior art when assessing novelty and inventive step. A product put on the market before the filing date of a European...
EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal clarifies claim construction – yes you do need to consult the specification to interpret the claims: IPKat; Cooley; Pinsent Masons Meta wins summary judgment win in...
Trink Tank tried to pre-empt a claim for trade mark infringement and ended up being out-maneuvered and it cost them a lot more money. Take some time to think through your...
The long-awaited Anthropic “Claude” AI training, copyright fair use judgment has just been issued in the Northern District of California, USA. Here are some important takeaways for business owners: It goes...
Nike settles trade mark dispute with “Shoe Surgeon” Dominic Ciambrone over his high end customised shoes. He’s apparently allowed limited customization with removal of any Nike IP. StupidDope; SGB Media; hypebeast;...
A few handy reminders for business owners from a recent Australian Federal Court decision on costs. Trade Mark Protection is Crucial: Ensure your trade marks are robustly maintained and defended. In...
Be proactive in managing your brands, especially when entering and operating in new markets, even if online. Be quick to identify and avoid or address potential conflicts as the expense and...
There can be a lot of uncertainty in deciding whether to commence patent infringement proceedings. They are expensive, and you want to get this decision right. A key factor is often...
Here’s an update on what’s been happening in the world of IP lately: Silfab acquires EnPV’s solar panel patent portfolio including the Self-Aligned Back Contact (SABC) technology and an associated trade...
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