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Can I Appeal An EPO Opposition Decision?

A decision of the EPO Opposition Division can be appealed by any party adversely affected, such as the patent proprietor, an opponent, or a valid intervenor.

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Potter Clarkson

Spotlight On Titles In Trade Marks

A UKIPO decision has been issued in relation to an unsuccessful application for a declaration of invalidity filed by Amazon Technologies, Inc.

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Lewis Silkin

Is There A GreeNa Energy Alternative On The Horizon?

Sodium-ion batteries, NIBs for short, are fast emerging as a pivotal technology in the energy space, for electric vehicles, renewable energies...

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Marks & Clerk

Hole-ly Materials: Sustainable Solutions In The Empty Spaces Of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

As a former supramolecular chemist, I was delighted to see that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)...

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Marks & Clerk

Disquiet On The XR Front — Strategies For An Increasingly Litigious Sector

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Marks & Clerk

Can A Trade Mark Registration For Fashion Designers Name Be Deemed Deceptive? (Podcast)

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HGF Ltd

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

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Potter Clarkson

Supreme Court Reboots UK Approach To AI Patents: G1/19 Software Update Installed

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Lewis Silkin

EPO Opposition vs Appeal

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Potter Clarkson

Supreme Court Overrules Aerotel And Aligns UK Approach To AI And Computer-implemented Inventions With The EPO

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Supreme Court Aligns With EPO "Any Hardware" Approach In Emotional Perception AI Patentability Decision

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Keltie LLP

A Farewell To Aerotel And A Welcome To The "Intermediate Step" – The Supreme Court Weighs In On Emotional Perception

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Boult Wade Tennant

UPChronicle - February 2026

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Lewis Silkin

Preliminary Injunctions And "Unreasonable Delay" At The UPC - Key Takeaways From Recent UPC PI Decisions

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Webinars

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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New Online Child Safety Rules: Stay Compliant, Avoid Risk

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LegalVision

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Can I Appeal An EPO Opposition Decision?

A decision of the EPO Opposition Division can be appealed by any party adversely affected, such as the patent proprietor, an opponent, or a valid intervenor.

United Kingdom IP

PC

Potter Clarkson

Hole-ly Materials: Sustainable Solutions In The Empty Spaces Of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

As a former supramolecular chemist, I was delighted to see that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)...

United Kingdom IP

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Marks & Clerk

Disquiet On The XR Front — Strategies For An Increasingly Litigious Sector

With one report predicting the extended-reality (XR) industry will grow at around 30% year-on-year over the next few years, it is no surprise that new patent litigation fronts are opening...

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Marks & Clerk

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

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Potter Clarkson

Supreme Court Reboots UK Approach To AI Patents: G1/19 Software Update Installed

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Lewis Silkin

EPO Opposition vs Appeal

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Potter Clarkson

Supreme Court Overrules Aerotel And Aligns UK Approach To AI And Computer-implemented Inventions With The EPO

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Supreme Court Aligns With EPO "Any Hardware" Approach In Emotional Perception AI Patentability Decision

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Keltie LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Festive Fizz Or Legal Risk? Salons Urged To Check Alcohol Licensing Rules Before Serving Drinks This Christmas

As salons across the UK prepare to add festive sparkle to their client experience, many are considering offering complimentary drinks during appointments.

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Rothera Bray

Standardisation In Rail: Unlocking IP Revenue Streams For Manufacturers?

The UK Rail minister is looking to push towards standardised rolling-stock designs. Could this reshape the industry - not just operationally, but commercially?

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Marks & Clerk

FRAND Interim Licensing – Where Are The Limits?

Over the last year the UK Court of Appeal has been developing a new line of case law in the FRAND space – creating, for the first time, 'interim licences'.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Your Premises Licence: Ten Smart Tips For Hospitality Operators

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Rothera Bray

Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

AI And Creativity: Hero, Villain – Or Something Far More Nuanced?

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Lewis Silkin

Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

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Rouse

Reimagining Licensing: A Joint Industry-government Vision For The Future 

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Rothera Bray

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

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Addleshaw Goddard

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Trade Secrets

Protecting Innovation From Hackers Explained (Video)

We were delighted to join Adam Myers on cyber security podcast Tales from the CyberLab, where Partners David Robinson and Fiona Phillips explored the rising – and often hidden – threat of intellectual property theft.

United Kingdom Technology

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Marks & Clerk

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

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Potter Clarkson

Building A Global IP Strategy And Portfolio: Getting Started

However, IP rights are territorial. A patent or trade mark registration in one country does not automatically ensure protection in another.

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Murgitroyd

东南亚商业秘密保护：综合指南

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Rouse

Strategies For Dealing With Trade Secrets In Transactions - HSF Kramer Writes For IAM

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The IP Checklist – Ten Key Considerations For Aerospace And Defence SMEs

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Marks & Clerk

MedTech IP Roundup: Key UK And UPC Decisions Which Will Shape Strategy In 2026

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Marks & Clerk

How To Protect Your New Product Launch: Essential IP Tips For Food And Drink Brands

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Murgitroyd

What Should I Be Asking IP Firms To Present In A Tender?

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Potter Clarkson

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Trademark

Spotlight On Titles In Trade Marks

A UKIPO decision has been issued in relation to an unsuccessful application for a declaration of invalidity filed by Amazon Technologies, Inc.

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Lewis Silkin

Can A Trade Mark Registration For Fashion Designers Name Be Deemed Deceptive? (Podcast)

Rebecca Field and Lee Curtis discuss the importance of personal names in the world of fashion and a recent decision of the CJEU...

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HGF Ltd

From Sketch To Store, Don't Let Anyone Cut From Your Cloth

This article explores how a well‑structured intellectual property strategy underpins every ambitious fashion business, protecting everything from brand identity to innovative materials and manufacturing techniques.

United Kingdom IP

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Potter Clarkson

CJEU NOWHERE Decision: Monkey Business And The New "Decision‑Date" Rule For Earlier Rights In EUIPO Oppositions

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Marks & Clerk

EPO To Become Competent International Search Authority For Australian Applicants – Is This A Boon For Software Innovators In Australia?

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Murgitroyd

Registered Designs: The Overlooked IP Right For FinTech Apps And Digital Products

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Murgitroyd

An Introductory Guide To IP For The Gaming Sector

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Novagraaf Group

Protect, Streamline, Grow: Future-Proofing Your Trade Mark Portfolio

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Marks & Clerk

Building A Global IP Strategy And Portfolio: Getting Started

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Murgitroyd

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Latest Videos

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Video: Licensing Lawyers Visit Derby

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Rothera Bray

Antibodies (Video)

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HGF Ltd

Lift Off - How To Protect Your IP In LEO (Video)

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Marks & Clerk

Trade Mark Round Up Report 2025 (Video)

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Lewis Silkin

Lifecycle Of A Smart Idea - The UPC: An 18-Month Round-Up (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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